Plant Healthcare Technician | Chesterfield, MI

Plant Healthcare Technician | Chesterfield, MI | Spring 2026

Position Overview
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Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate clients regarding the diagnosis, prescribed pest control, and fertilization services.
• Perform prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Continuously monitor 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 & skills trainers
• Scholarship Program for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview
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Invest in your future by joining one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation. Davey focuses on an open exchange of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unparalleled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

Equal Opportunity Employer
. The Davey Tree Expert Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to protected class.

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

Contact
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If you need assistance, please call or email

Employment Type
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Permanent •
Job Type
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Full Time •
Travel Expectations
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None