Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

About the Role

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking entry-level Plant Health Care Specialists. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing plant health care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round, performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Hand-on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists.

Qualifications

• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• OR prior experience working in the tree care industry (preferred but not required).