What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist position at Bartlett Tree Experts?
Overview
Tired of crawl spaces, attics, bed bugs, and rodents? Put your experience and qualifications to good use in the growing field of arboriculture. Bartlett Tree Experts in Springfield seeks a Virginia Pesticide Registered Technician or Licensed Commercial Applicator. Join us and spend your days outdoors taking care of trees, the world’s largest and oldest living things!
We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters that have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.
- Safety First work environment
- Science-based approach
- Top pay for the right candidate.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
- Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
Responsibilities
To ensure your success, we provide hands-on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in:
- Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
- Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
- Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
- Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
- Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
- Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
- Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season
Qualifications
- Virginia Pesticide Registered Technician or Licensed Commercial Applicator preferred
- Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
- Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Location : Name
SpringfieldLocation : State/Province
VACategory
Plant Health CareLatest Post Date: englishcareers
12/1/2023Type
Regular Full-Time
