Lawn and Plant Healthcare Technician

Invest in your future with one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation. Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

What We Offer

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Hourly pay starting at $20.00 - $24.00 based on experience
• 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 the 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

Responsibilities

• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas
• Communicate with and educate clients regarding diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services
• Perform prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools
• Continuously monitor pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors
• Drive, use, maintain, and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment

Requirements

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree, and shrub ID knowledge
• Strongly Preferred: Category 3 certification
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire
• Required: Valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Pay

Hourly pay starting at $20.00 - $24.00 based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent position with travel expectations up to 25%.