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Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Wilmington, DE  
Additional Locations: N/A 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 206243 

Position Overview

Plant Health Care Technician

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! 

 

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

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

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 required 

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

Company Overview

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