Plant Health Care Technician

About the role

Manage an assigned territory of residential and commercial properties, providing integrated Plant Health Care (PHC) and Pest Management treatments.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily assigned work in a timely, efficient manner
• Build professional and trusting relationships with clients
• Prepare truck daily by ensuring proper product selection and promotional materials
• Diagnose and treat a variety of common issues related to ornamental trees and shrubs
• Recommend treatments to clients to improve overall health of trees and shrubs
• Identify issues related to other Joshua Tree Experts provided services
• Provide excellent customer service to new and existing clients
• Operate all assigned equipment in a safe manner
• Complete daily truck inspections and identify needed maintenance services
• Perform basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment; notify Department Supervisor of needed repairs beyond technician capabilities
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations regarding vehicles and equipment
• Complete all paperwork and product information accurately
• Meet or exceed daily production goals and performance goals as assigned by Department Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience in plant health care application services (preferred)
• Pesticide Applicators License in CORE and CAT 6 (preferred)

Skills

• Excellent ability to be self-motivated and driven
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and efficiency skills
• Ability to utilize plant health care equipment including spray rig, backpack sprayer, air spade, and other arboriculture equipment
• Ability to identify and diagnose ornamental tree and shrub issues
• Ability to identify hazardous situations

Schedule

• Must be able to work 40 hours per week
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends, if necessary

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs at one time, repeatedly throughout the day
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and walk up steep hills while pushing or dragging equipment