If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional & safe environment,
consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a
strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong
learning, & career development. We are seeking entry-level Plant Health
Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters, that have a passion
for preserving & caring for trees. This position will focus on
monitoring, evaluating, & providing the plant health care needs of trees
& shrubs on commercial & residential properties. Housings options
available!!! Benefits We offer competitive compensation, as well as: A
safety-first culture & professional workplace Advancement
opportunities - we promote from within Medical, dental, vision, life, &
disability insurance 401k retirement plan Paid time off & holidays
Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage & invest in
your professional development Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, &
equipment Boot reimbursement up to \$150 Access to training, continuing
education programs, & a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett
Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC To find out more
about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram
\@LifeatBartlett. Responsibilities To ensure your success, we provide h&
on training provided by Bartlett\'s dedicated team of arborists. As a
Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee, you will play an important role
in: Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management
programs, including: Performing tree & shrub care treatments using
spray, tree injection, & soil injection tools as prescribed by the
Arborist Representative Communicating with clients regarding work
performed during site visits Mixing & applying pesticides & fertilizers
to trees & shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label
instructions, & state laws Properly maintaining & operating equipment &
vehicles (h& tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, & other
machinery) Completing accurate record-keeping & 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 Qualifications A passion for
nature, the environment, & the outdoors Interest in working outdoors
year-round, performing manual labor in all weather conditions Ability to
obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - we will pay for the
cost of the exam & help you prepare! Valid driver\'s license & clean
motor vehicle record Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture,
Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related
field OR prior experience working in the tree care industry if preferred
but not required