Pesticide Applicator

Position Overview

The Davey Resource Group is seeking a Pesticide Applicator to join their team of environmental professionals. This role involves vegetation management and ecological restoration, including fertilization, pest control, and other related tasks.

Job Duties

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Perform vegetation management and ecological restoration work including tree planting, tree watering, brush cutting, mowing, pruning, chemical application, and material movement.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for working with necessary tools on uneven ground and in various weather conditions.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• Required: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
• PREFERRED: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping
• PREFERRED: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology
• Required: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Required: Must be able to self-transport to sites in NY and surrounding states with federal mileage reimbursement.
• 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

Compensation

$28-$32 Hourly

Additional Information

• Paid time 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 and discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.