Plants Health Care Specialist

Job Overview

The Plant Health Care Technician plays a critical role in the successful management of plant material throughout our portfolio of high-end residential landscapes in Southern New England. This position requires hands-on experience, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to time and resource management.

Job / Duties / Responsibilities

• Diagnose insect, disease, and fertility issues on a wide variety of trees and shrubs
• Perform applications to improve and maintain the health of plant material using both pesticides and organic materials
• Adhere to best Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
• Communicate needs of trees and shrubs on specific properties to Field Production Manager and/or Account Managers
• Routine care and regular calibration of spray truck equipment to ensure accurate applications
• Enter in detailed notes regarding each application including record of material usage and time into handheld device
• Adept at following EPA labels and correctly mixing spray tanks for necessary applications each day
• Assist with ornamental tree pruning when needed
• Utilize strong time management skills to follow and adjust daily schedules as needed to meet project deadlines and productivity goals
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds company quality standards and adheres to industry’s best practices

Job Qualifications

• Must possess valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Must possess current MA and/or RI Pesticide Licenses or ability to obtain them prior to employment
• Field experience with comparable positions is much preferred
• Degree relevant to the field (plant pathology, arboriculture, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Willingness to work in all types of weather (heat, rain, cold, snow, etc.)
• Willingness to work some Saturdays as workload and weather during busiest times of year may dictate
• A strong passion for and dedication to enhancing and managing the quality of the plant material on the properties we maintain

Skills / Competencies

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Self-starter with ability to stay motivated working independently or part of a team
• Basic math skills
• Team player with positive attitude and proven ability to work hard in a fast-paced environment
• Urgency to grow and improve
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated, innovative, collaborative, problem solver

Physical Requirements

• Physical agility required to access all areas of properties and landscape sites, assist in manual labor, and lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed.

EEO Statement

Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.