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Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Fort Collins, CO  
Additional Locations: None 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 220174 

Position Overview

Rate of Pay: $22-$28/Hourly

As a Plant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field. 

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications. Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers. Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology. Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas. 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). Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties. Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

Pesticide Applicator License required. Valid  driver’s license. Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology. Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping. Strong tree and shrub identification skills. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress. 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 partnership, 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 Healthcare Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! 

Divisional Overview