Plant Health Care Technician

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties. Must have certification. Compensation data: $24–$30 per hour.

• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest‑prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, and fertilization service.
• Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred:
  Background in horticulture or landscaping.
• Preferred:
  Turf, weed, tree and shrub .
• Ability to complete the Davey Landscape Career Development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred:
  Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job‑specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee‑owned company & discounted stock purchase options.
• Group health plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Locations throughout the U.S. in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career development program supported by industry‑expert safety specialists and skills trainers.
• Scholarship program for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

Accommodations:
If requested by employee or required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type:

Permanent. Job Type: Full Time. Travel Expectations:
Up to 25%.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.