Plant Health Care Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Come join Joshua Tree Experts - Tampa, FL as a Plant Health Care Technician where you will manage as assigned territory of residential and commercial properties providing integrated PHC and Pest management treatments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete daily assigned work in a timely, efficient manner
• Build professional and trusting relationships with clients
• Prepare truck daily by ensuring proper product selection and promotional materials
• Diagnose and treat a variety of common issues related to ornamental tree and shrubs
• Recommend treatments to clients to improve overall health of tree and shrubs
• Identify issues related to other Joshua Tree Experts provided services
• Provide excellent customer service to new and existing clients
• Operate all assigned equipment in a safe manner
• Complete daily truck inspections and identify needed maintenance services
• Perform basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment, notify Department Supervisor of needed repairs above and beyond technicians capabilities
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations regarding vehicles and equipment
• Complete all paperwork and product information accurately
• Meet or exceed daily production goals
• Meet or exceed performance goals, as assigned by Department Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent ability to be self-motivated and driven
• Strong ability to communicate effectively
• Strong ability to be organized and efficient
• Ability to utilize plant health care equipment including but not limited to spray rig, backpack sprayer, air spade, and other arboriculture equipment
• Ability to identify and diagnose ornamental tree and shrub issues
• Ability to identify hazardous situations
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends, if necessary

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Experience in plant health care application services, is preferred
• Pesticide Applicators License in CORE and CAT 6, is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs at one time, repeatedly throughout the day
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk up steep hills while pushing or dragging equipment