Plant and Lawn Care Technician

Plant and Lawn Care Technician

Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations

Latham, NY

Additional Locations

N/A

Work Site

On Site

Req ID

226625

Compensation Data

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Salary: $22 - $32 hourly (Depending on experience & certifications)

Position Overview

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Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

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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 heath 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 c...