Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Overview

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters, with a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position focuses on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as a safety-first culture and professional workplace. Advancement opportunities exist as we promote from within. Benefits include Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental coverage; RPP Plan with a healthcare spending account and paid vacation and holidays; industry credential/license pay increases; company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment; boot reimbursement up to $200; and access to training and continuing education resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.

To ensure your success, we provide hands-on training conducted by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists.

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A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Learn and perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including:
• Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
• Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
• Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
• Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
• Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
• Working as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License;
  Bartlett will pay the cost of the exam and help with preparation
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
• Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required

• Safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities – we promote from within
• Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental coverage
• RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases
• Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $200
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from Bartlett’s Research Laboratories