Plant Health Care Technician | Long Grove, IL

Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools. Duties include identifying insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest-prone areas; communicating findings and prescribed services to customers; monitoring plant health quality after application; and operating and maintaining equipment such as trucks and sprayers.

• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate clients regarding diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization service.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred:
  Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Preferred:
  Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub , Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree 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 US in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers.
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! 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.

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

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