Plant Health Care Technician

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Operate and maintain one spray truck in a safe and efficient manner
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• Diagnose tree and shrub health issues and recommend appropriate treatments or applications
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• Collect leaf, root, tissue, and soil samples for laboratory testing and analysis
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• Monitor Plant Health Care (PHC) conditions at farms and perform necessary applications
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• Meet with clients and identify opportunities to recommend and upsell additional services
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• Assist the Plant Health Care Coordinator with tracking and maintaining all required DEC documentation and filings
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• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment across all facilities
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• Prepare client reports and communicate updates with fellow SEC managers
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• Collaborate closely with SEC managers to ensure client properties and gardens are maintained to the highest standards
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• Develop and manage the annual PHC calendar
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• Create and maintain off-season schedules and support SEC teams with winter responsibilities
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• Support PHC operations with air spading and root pruning services
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• Be available to meet with clients as needed, including Saturdays
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• Assist the back office with accounts receivable support, client requests, and issue resolution
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• Review contracts and schedule applications in the calendar to ensure all contracted services are completed
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REQUIREMENTS

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• Ability to obtain OMRI certification for orchard care
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• Ability to obtain Aquatic Pesticide Certification
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• ISA Certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)
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