Plant Health Care Specialist

Full-time Plant Health Care Technician Opportunity

Excellent opportunity for growth. Work for a company that values every employee, has awesome company events including an epic Christmas party, and encourages continual growth professionally as well as personally. We don't see you as another employee but as a new member of the Arbor Care family.

About Us: Arbor Care is a growing company local to Delaware's quaint historical town of Lewes. Created in 2014, Arbor Care is a leader in the plant and lawn care diagnostic business. We believe in enhancing the beauty of our natural landscape while providing the highest level of customer service.

Compensation/Benefits For Permanent FT Staff:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health Insurance subsidized by Arbor Care
• Voluntary Dental and Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan (401k) with 3% employer match.
• 7 Paid Holidays including a paid week off from Christmas to New Year.
• Team Building Activities throughout the year

The Position

We are looking for a Full-time Plant Health Care Technician. Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must have Delaware Pesticide License or receive pesticide license within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to enter information into a customer management system (CMS).
• Knowledge of plant health care, horticulture, agriculture, or related field.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience in the landscaping or horticulture industry.

Required Education

High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for properly mixing and applying chemicals while maintaining accurate chemical records and licensing.
• Treat specific insect, weed, turf disease, and nutritional deficiencies by application of the appropriate product.
• Maintain power spray equipment within safe, clean, and mechanical conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical usage per all federal, state, and local laws, and rules and regulations.
• Use good judgment in the application of chemicals (weather conditions, public exposure, and environmental considerations).
• Abide by all safety procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Be able to read and interpret.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical usage according to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Keep MSDS books current.
• Manage inventory and usage of applications, pesticides, and fertilizers.

Additional Information

• This position has exposure to inclement weather, insects, and pesticides (safety training provided).
• Arbor Care is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Job Type: Full-time.