Service Line: 1RES - Kent-Residential & Commercial Services
Employment Type: Regular
Job Type: Full Time
Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED
Work Experience Required: Less than 1 year
Relocation Available: [[relocation]]
Travel Expectations: None
PLANT HEALTHCARE TECHNICIAN
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Healthcare Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors and you get a new view every day!
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 recommended 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.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
*Love of the outdoors *Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping *Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, 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: Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement *Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates WHAT WE OFFER: *
*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 *all listed benefits available to eligible employees
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND SOCIAL SECURITY VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
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