Plant Health Care Technician | West Chicago, IL

Plant Health Care Technician

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties. The role includes identifying and diagnosing insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas. It also involves communicating with clients about the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service. Continuous monitoring of plant health and fertilizing methods after application is required, along with communication of progress to customers and supervisors. The position demands driving, using, maintaining, and properly operating equipment such as trucks and sprayers.

The ideal candidate should have a love for the outdoors and a background in forestry, horticulture, or landscaping. Preferred skills include turf, weed, tree, and shrub ID, pathology, and knowledge of turf or tree physiology. The ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program and the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire is essential. A valid driver's license is required, and relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates are preferred if required by state law.

Davey Tree Expert Company offers paid time off and holidays, opportunities for advancement, all job-specific equipment and safety gear provided, a 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 the US in major cities and desirable areas, a career development program supported by industry expert safety specialists & skills trainers, a scholarship program for children of employees, a charitable matching gift program, and a starting pay rate of $20-$23 per hour (all listed benefits available to eligible employees).

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!

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.