Pesticide Applicator

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc. Locations: Mount Vernon, NY Additional Locations: NA Work Site: On Site Req ID: 224358 Position Overview The Davey Resource Group is looking to add a Pesticide Applicator to support our team of environmental professionals and performing work in vegetation management and ecological restoration. The Pesticide Applicator performs fertilization and vegetation and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injections. This is a temporary position with the potential of becoming a permanent position. Compensation $28-$32 Hourly 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. Perform vegetation management and ecological restoration work including tree planting, tree watering, brush cutting, mowing, pruning, chemical application, and material movement Follow appropriate safety procedures for working with necessary tools on uneven ground and in various weather conditions Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members Qualifications What We’re Looking For: Love of the outdoors Required: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology Required: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record Required: Must be able to self-transport to sites in NY and surrounding states with federal mileage reimbursement. 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 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 and discounted stock purchase options. Group Health Plan. Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend. Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas. Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers. The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees. Charitable matching gift program. *All listed benefits available to eligible employees. Company Overview DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. 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. 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. Employment Type: Temporary Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: None #J-18808-Ljbffr