Plant Health Care Technician | S. Denver

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Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician in Englewood, CO for a full time on site field role focused on fertilization IPM diagnosis of trees and shrubs and educating clients about care. The position offers $22-$28 per hour with travel up to 25% and duties including foliar and injection applications identifying pests and diseases operating equipment and providing service on residential and commercial properties. Qualifications include a Pesticide Applicator License valid driver’s license strong tree and shrub ID with pathology and physiology knowledge and the ability to lift 50 pounds forestry or horticulture background preferred. Davey offers safety focused training advancement opportunities benefits and an employee owned culture. To apply tailor your resume to licensing and field experience highlight client communication and outdoor work and show how you educate customers and track progress.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Englewood, CO  
Additional Locations: None 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 220986 

Position Overview

Rate of Pay: $22-$28/Hourly

As a Plant Healthcare Technician your 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 field.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

• 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

What We’re Looking For: 

• Pesticide Applicator License required.
• Valid  driver’s 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

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  

Company Overview

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 Health Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals.  Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! 

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.

The Davey 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, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%