Plant Health Care Technician | West Chicago, IL
The Davey Tree Expert CompanyJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Davey Tree is hiring a Plant Health Care Technician in West Chicago, IL for full-time, on-site field work. You’ll fertilize and manage pests on trees, shrubs and lawns, identify insects, weeds and fungi, educate clients about treatments, and monitor plant health while operating spray and injection equipment. The role includes training through Davey Tree's Qualified Plant Health Care Tech program and required safety courses such as First Aid, CPR and defensive driving. A love of the outdoors is essential; a valid driver’s license is required; forestry or horticulture background is preferred and pesticide licenses are a plus. Benefits include PTO, holidays, 401(k) with match, health plan and potential stock options with pay starting at $20-$23 per hour and up to 25% travel. To apply, highlight outdoor experience, customer communication, and any relevant licenses or training, and show you’re eager to learn and grow with an employee owned company.
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: West Chicago, IL
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 225898
Position Overview
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.
Job Duties
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.
- 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).
Qualifications
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: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
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
- Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour
*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%