Plant Health Care Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIREMENTS

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