Plant Health Care Technician (212123)
Plant Health Care Technician (212123)
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Job Description
Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Limited
Locations:Vancouver British Columbia
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:212123
Position Overview
As aPlant Healthcare Technicianyour major focus will be on fertilization treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the pay rate for this position is $22 to $28 per hour depending on experience and education.
Job Duties
- Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.
- Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
- Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.
- Properly identify and diagnose insects fungus conditions and pest prone areas.
- Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
- Drive use maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
- Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties.
Qualifications
- Pesticide Applicator License required.
- Valid provincial drivers license.
- Tree and shrub ID Pathology and knowledge of tree physiology.
- Preferred background in Forestry Horticulture or Landscaping.
- Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
Additional Information
- Full time. Year-round employment.
- Pay rate of $22-$28per hour depending on experience and education.
- Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
- Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA Program.
- Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
- Employee Referral Program and other company perks!
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class including race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin marital or familial status disability status as a protected veteran status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada Limited is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential utility commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients each other and the world around us. We offer the resources size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
