Plant Health Care Specialist

Job Summary The Plant Health Care Team are specialists dedicated to inspecting
plant material, identifying problems, and ethically treating or preventing
the many problems that trees and shrubs may face. They are our team of
“detectives”; looking at each plant disease/infestation as a puzzle
they cant wait to solve. This role provides the opportunity to work outside
and visit beautiful properties in your community. Job Description Looking for
a place where you can thrive?
The Plant Health Care Team are specialists dedicated to inspecting plant
material, identifying problems, and ethically treating or preventing the
many problems that trees and shrubs may face. They are our team of
“detectives”; looking at each plant disease/infestation as a puzzle
they cant wait to solve. This role provides the opportunity to work outside
and visit beautiful properties in your community.
What a day is like:
The Plant Health Care focus is on ensuring the health and well being of trees
and shrubs on a clients landscape in a specific territory. This involves
monitoring, diagnosing, and treating any pest and/or disease
infestations occurring on the property. Plant Health Care is responsible for
selecting the most appropriate product or treatment for each problem.
Additional activities include interacting with our clients, educating them
with written diagnostic reports detailing the conditions on their landscape,
as well as ensuring complete customer satisfaction.
What kind of person are we looking for:
A desire to grow, craves opportunity, loves problem solving and process
improvement
3 years experience or a degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry,
Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences,
Landscape Management, Turf-grass, or similar experience preferred.
The responsibility and independence to work autonomously
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills to understand
and meet client needs
A willingness to learn:
Tree/Plant Identification
How to safely and properly use spray and application equipment
What is essential:
Willingness to complete required trainings to obtain needed certifications
& licenses.
Desire to work outdoors
Valid Drivers license to operate service-line vehicles
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.
Why you might love working here:
We have lots of training and development opportunities and support
continuing education in the industry
The opportunity to work alongside some of the best trained and equipped
teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
Were collaborative, so team members have the ability to connect and
collaborate with people who are experts in the field
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including health and dental,
paid time off, and a matched 401(K)
Physical demands of this role:
These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to
fifty (50) pounds.
SavATrees mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this
countrys outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive
tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerning
customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over
the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and
we are looking for people who want to grow with us.
We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of
success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to
grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest
heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for you to reach
out and get the help you need, even when its from the other side of the
country. This means actively fostering collaborative culture where we come
together to learn from each other and help each other succeed. We pride
ourselves on creating an environment where each employee has the resources and
opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter
expert. Thats why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here.
This position pays up to $28/hr (depending on experience) benefits
PTO 401K

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SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.