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Job Summary
Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Kent OH
Additional Locations:Daveys SEED Campus
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:222021
Position Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a full-time research technician for the 2026 field season. The Davey Tree Expert Company is the North American leader in residential tree care utility right-of-way management commercial landscape services and urban forestry / natural resource consulting with operations throughout the US and Canada. The Davey Institute is responsible for research and development environmental programs technical support and education and training for all of Daveys North American operations.
Job Duties
- Implementation and data collection of research projects
- Plot maintenance- including weeding mulching mowing string trimming etc.
- Plant care in field nursery and greenhouse settings
- Tree planting pruning watering pest control etc.
- Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers
- Report writing
Qualifications
Required:
- A.S B.S. or equivalent in horticulture plant pathology entomology or related field.
- Experience in horticulture plant and landscape maintenance or greenhouse production
- Ability/willingness to use zero turn mower string trimmers irrigation systems and power tools.
- Familiarity with study design
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel).
- Reliable means to commute to work in Kent Ohio.
Desired:
- Pesticide applicators license or willingness to obtain one
- Experience with performing statistical analysis using R SAS or other analytical programs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Divisional Overview
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:Temporary
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Required Experience:
IC
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.
