Plant Health Care Technician - Military Base

Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspect trees, shrubs, and turf to identify pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress.
• Record site conditions, plant health observations, and treatment recommendations.
• Safely and effectively apply fertilizers, soil amendments, and pest/disease control treatments (both organic and conventional).
• Operate spray rigs, hand sprayers, spreaders, and other specialized equipment in compliance with all state and local regulations.
• Perform pruning and other landscape maintenance tasks to support plant health.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and vehicles are kept clean, presentable, and in proper working condition.
• Absorb soil, mulch, and other materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs of treatments, materials used, and site observations.
• Follow all safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement by adopting new practices, tools, and technologies.
• Communicate with clients and team members regarding plant health concerns, treatments performed, and future recommendations.
• Provide excellent customer service by being professional, courteous, and responsive

Required Skills/Abilities

• Solid understanding of plant biology, pest/disease identification, and horticultural practices.
• Minimum 1 year of chemical/spray application experience or 4+ years in the green industry.
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record.
• Pesticide Applicator’s License (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to use hand tools, application equipment, and basic software (Aspire, Outlook, Excel, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and climb.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. and ability to carry loads up to 50 feet.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling tools and equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, with occasional exposure to loud noise, fumes, and chemicals.

Health & Welfare

• Earnings: $5.09 per hour up to 40 hours per week.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year.
• 1 hour sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 56 hours of paid sick leave.