Lawncare Technician | Indianapolis, IN

Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties. 

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future! 


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


• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, and fertilization service with customers. 


• Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools. 


• Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. 


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

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking: 

• Love of the outdoors 


• Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping 


• Preferred:  Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge 


• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire 


• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire   


• Valid driver’s license 


• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law  

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]:

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans* 

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*

• Life insurance*

• Paid parental leave

• 401k with up to a 4% company match**

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:  Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount

• Holidays and paid time off*

• Payroll savings plan*

• Charitable matching gift program*

• Employee referral bonus program* 

• Employee Educational Scholarship*

• Davey Family Scholarship*

• 20% discount on all Davey services*

• Cell phone discounts*

• Vehicle purchase discount program*

• Plus, so much more!

* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.

** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union. 

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation!  Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.   

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Healthcare Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! 

Divisional Overview