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Additional Locations: NA

Primary Locations: MN, Eden Prairie, Pondview Business Ctr., 7085 Shady Oak Road, 55344 

Requisition ID: 206053

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.  Continuously monitor plant heath 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

Competitive wages based on experience, starting at $22-28 per hour.

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