Plant Healthcare Technician
The Davey Tree Expert CompanyJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician in Lawrence, PA, a full-time on-site role focused on fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools; you will identify and diagnose insects, weeds and fungal conditions, educate clients on diagnoses and prescribed pest control and fertilization services, continuously monitor plant health and fertilizing methods, and drive and operate equipment including trucks and sprayers. What matters most is solid field diagnostic ability, clear customer communication, safety-minded equipment handling, and reliability with travel up to 25 percent. They offer PTO and holidays, a 401(k) with company match, health plan, employee ownership and extensive career development plus other benefits. To apply, tailor your resume to showcase relevant field pest control or arboriculture experience, any licenses or certifications, and concrete examples of improving plant health and client satisfaction.
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Lawrence, PA
Additional Locations: none
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 227467
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 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).
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
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%