Plant Healthcare Technician | E Denver

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Location: Denver, CO Work Site: On Site Req ID: 220470 Position Overview Rate of Pay: $22-$28/Hourly As a Plant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field. Job Duties What You’ll Do: Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications. Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers. Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology. Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas. Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer). Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties. Qualifications What We’re Looking For: Pesticide Applicator License required. Valid driver’s license. Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology. Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping. Strong tree and shrub identification skills. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress. Benefits 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 cities and desirable areas Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers Scholarship Program for Children of Employees Charitable matching gift program *all listed benefits available to eligible employees EEO Statement 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. Job Details Employment Type: Permanent Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: Up to 25% #J-18808-Ljbffr The Davey Tree Expert Company