Plant Health Care Specialist

About the role

The Plant Health Care Team specializes in inspecting plant material, identifying problems, and treating or preventing issues such as pests and diseases. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors and visit beautiful properties in your community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the health and well-being of trees and shrubs on clients' landscapes within a specific territory.
• Diagnose and treat pest and disease infestations on the property.
• Select the most appropriate products or treatments for each problem.
• Interact with clients, providing written diagnostic reports and ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• A degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turf-grass, or similar experience preferred.
• A desire to grow, a craving for opportunity, and a love for problem-solving and process improvement.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills to understand and meet client needs.
• A willingness to learn tree/plant identification, how to safely and properly use spray and application equipment, and to complete required trainings to obtain necessary certifications/licenses.
• A valid driver's license to operate service-line vehicles.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds frequently.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the U.S.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Physical stamina to lift and move heavy objects.

Benefits

• Paid PTO.
• Paid benefits and a 401(k) match.

Pay

• $20-25/hr depending on experience.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate outdoor work.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for training and continuing education.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Drug-free workplace policy.

Why You Might Love Working Here

• Training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities for advancement and becoming a subject matter expert.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) match.
• Work alongside experienced and skilled teams.
• Opportunity to work outdoors and in beautiful environments.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting and moving of up to fifty (50) pounds.

Company Culture

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Investment in training and continuing education.
• Opportunities for advancement and becoming a subject matter expert.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) match.
• Work alongside experienced and skilled teams.
• Opportunity to work outdoors and in beautiful environments.

Company Mission

SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country's outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care services, we work hard to ensure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy, and cared-for green spaces to enjoy.

Company History

Over the last thirty years, SavATree has opened new offices across the country and is looking for people who want to grow with us. We want everyone to have the best chance to succeed, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. We invest heavily in training and continuing education to ensure our employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in their roles.