Plant Healthcare Tree/ Shrub Technician

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Locations: Alexandria, VA Additional Locations: NA Work Site: On Site Req ID: 222258 Position Overview Invest in your future. Join one of the largestemployee-ownedcompanies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant HealthCareTechnician toour passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office isoutdoors,and you get a new view every day! Job Duties What You’ll Do: Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection toolsby performing the following duties Cultivate your career and fertilize your future! Properlyidentify and diagnoseinsects, weeds,fungus conditionsandpestproneareas. Communicate with and educate the client regardingthediagnosis and the prescribedpest controlandfertilization servicewith customers. Continuously monitorplant heathquality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers andsupervisors. Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer). Qualifications What We’re Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology 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 Valid driver’s license required Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law Company Overview What We Offer: Paidtime 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 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. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com. 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: Permanent Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: Up to 25% #J-18808-Ljbffr