Plant Health Care Technician

Position Overview

As a Plant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field.

Job Duties

• Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.


• Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.


• Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.


• Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.


• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.


• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).


• Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties.


• When not working on plant health care projects, this position will also involve other tree care services, including ground and tree work.

Qualifications

• Pesticide Applicator License required.


• Valid provincial driver’s license.


• Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology.


• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.


• Strong tree and shrub identification skills.


• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.


• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.


• $20-$25/hour. Wage will be determined based on education, experience, and relevant qualifications or certifications.


• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.


• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA Program.


• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.


• Employee Referral Program and other company perks!


• Must be 18 years of age or older.