Plant Health Care Specialist

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second‑generation, family‑owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services in the NY, NJ, and CT tri‑state area since 1964. We are a TCIA‑accredited company that values our employees’ professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.

Almstead PHC (Plant Health Care) Technicians work with the latest technology and information in treating our customers’ plant health problems. As a PHC Technician, you will possess a strong horticultural background, as well as extensive field skills needed to identify different plants and shrubs, and indicators of possible plant health problems. You will evaluate, monitor and treat insect and disease conditions as well as soil conditions.

You will work closely with Arborists, providing critical feedback and recommending appropriate treatments to plant health care problems. We work hard at making sure our PHC Technicians are the best in the business, from getting the right people to continually providing them with the resources, tools, and education they need to remain leaders in the industry.

• Diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental conditions
• Evaluate and recommend treatment options
• Ensure proper filling/mixing procedures and material dilution are followed
• Understand and operate state‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Learn and understand insect & disease life cycles, plant biology, and soil biology
• Perform accurate and timely record‑keeping
• Maintain a safe and controlled work environment
• Adhere to company safety, state and local regulations
• Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment
• Maintain open communication with consulting Arborists and clients to provide feedback on plant health care issues

• Two/four year degree in arboriculture, horticulture (or related field), or minimum three years’ industry/field experience
• Enthusiastic about what you do and the ability to work extra hours when needed
• Knowledge of common trees & shrubs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license

We offer a competitive compensation, $23 to $38 per hour based on experience, medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!

Associate

Full‑time

Production

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.