Plant Healthcare Technician | Newbury, Ohio

Position Overview

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

This position is within our Residential and Commercial Tree Care division.

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. 


• 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). 

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Love of the outdoors 


• Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping 


• Preferred:  Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology 


• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire 


• Ability to complete the Davey Tree 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: * 

• Paid time off and paid holidays 


• Opportunities for advancement 


• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 


• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 


• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 


• Group Health Plan 


• Employee referral bonus program 


• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 


• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 


• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 


• Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees  

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 partnerships, 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 Health Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals.  Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! 

Divisional Overview