Plant & Tree Care Technician
Company : The Davey Tree Expert Company Locations : Spring Valley, NY Work Site : On Site Req ID : 216257
Position Overview
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Healthcare Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.
Compensation
$30 - $35 (Based on experience)
Job Duties
What You'll Do :
- Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
- 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 with customers.
- Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree 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.
Qualifications
What We're Seeking :
Love of the outdoorsPreferred : Background in Horticulture or LandscapingPreferred : Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledgeAbility to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hireAbility to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hireValid driver's licensePreferred : Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state lawAdditional Information
What We Offer :
Paid Time off and paid holidaysOpportunities for advancementAll job specific equipment and safety gear provided401(k) retirement savings plan with a company matchEmployee-owned company & discounted stock purchase optionsGroup Health PlanEmployee referral bonus programLocations throughout US in major cities and desirable areasCareer Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills TrainersScholarship Program for Children of EmployeesCharitable matching gift programall listed benefits available to eligible employeesDivisional Overview