Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters and have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position focuses on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.

• $19.00 - $30.00 per hour
• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities – we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases – we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @Lifeat Bartlett.

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative.
• Communicate with clients regarding work performed during site visits.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
• Properly maintain and operate equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery).
• Complete accurate record-keeping and reporting daily.
• Safely drive a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day.
• Work as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision, during the off-season.
• Have a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Have an interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – we will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required.
• A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required.

• Experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture is preferred but not required.
• A degree in one of the mentioned fields is preferred but not required.

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Lake Barrington, IL | Plant Health Care | 5/20/2026 | Regular Full-Time