Plant Healthcare Tree Shrub Technician
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Alexandria VA
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:222258
Position Overview
Plant HealthCare Technician
Invest in your one of the largestemployee-ownedcompanies 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 HealthCareTechnician toour passionate team of tree care office isoutdoorsand you get a new view every day!
Job Duties
What Youll Do:
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees shrubs and lawns using spray and injection toolsby performing the following duties
Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
Properlyidentify and diagnoseinsects weedsfungus conditionsandpestproneareas.
Communicate with and educate the client regardingthediagnosis and the prescribedpest controlandfertilization servicewith customers.
Continuously monitorplant heathquality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers andsupervisors.
Drive use maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
Qualifications
What Were 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 drivers license required
Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates if required by state law
Company Overview
What We Offer: *
Paidtime 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
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.
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 .
Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time please contact us at 1- or at .
Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
With over 130 years of experience, you can rely on Davey’s safe, professional tree services for your home, like tree trimming, tree health inspections, tree removal, tree fertilization, and cabling and bracing. Find a local office near you to schedule a free tree consultation today.
