Tree/Plant Health Care Technician

Duties And Responsibilities

• Print reports of jobs with plant healthcare services sold.
• Develop a schedule for daily job inspections and applications utilizing integrated pest management practices.
• Diagnose plant health issues and determine the appropriate course of action, such as fertilization, soil testing, or chemical application.
• Assist Operations and Account Managers with diagnosing and treating plant health issues as needed, demonstrating flexibility with scheduling.
• Assist in site quality assessments when on job sites.
• Inspect truck and hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check to be sure all equipment is in working order and the equipment is calibrated correctly.
• Fill truck tank half full of water.
• Pull appropriate chemicals, measure out the amount, and add water in truck tank.
• Drive to site and survey property to determine best way to apply chemicals.
• Rinse out hose and tanks on turf or in accordance with Governmental regulations.
• Clean safety equipment in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintain chemical storage and mix areas in compliance with regulations.

Education And Experience

• Requires a two- or four-year degree in Landscape or Business-related disciplines, or 2-3 years of equivalent experience in landscape maintenance or a similar industry.
• Must obtain a pesticide applicator’s license.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience desired.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of plant and turf identification and care, including disease and insect knowledge; standards units of measure; and basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, area, and square feet.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Able to leverage 50lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs; walk 2-10 miles a day; carry up to 30 lbs.; stoop, stand and bend up to 9 hours or more a day; lift branches and limbs;
• Push, pull, grip, and squeeze various tools, products and/or items.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles).
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes).

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ancillary and voluntary products.
• A 401k savings plan with employer contributions.
• 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00

Benefits

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.