Plant and Tree Care Specialist

Plant and Tree Care Specialist

Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations

Needham, MA

Additional Locations

NA

Work Site

On Site

Req ID

226353

Position Overview

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We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant and Tree Care Specialist to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

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

Compensation

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$26.00 - $34.00 hourly, based on experience

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. * Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools. * Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. * Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment. Qualifications ------------------

What We’re Seeking

* Love of the outdoors * Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping * Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge * Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire * Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire * Required: Valid driver’s license * Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law Additional Information --------------------------

What We Offer:

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• Paid Time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provide...