Plant Health Care Technician/Horticulturalist
CURRENTLY HIRING EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS ONLY - MUST HAVE CURRENT PESTICIDE LICENSE
Due to being in our busy season, we are not able to train new candidates. If you are interested, please check back in the fall for openings.
Great people, great benefits
Summary
If you enjoy working outdoors and caring for the landscape, consider joining the Shreiner Tree Care team! We are seeking arborists/horticulturalists to join our Plant Health Care team. This full-time position will involve evaluating the health and condition of and providing appropriate treatments to trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat insects & diseases on trees and shrubs
- Monitor cultural conditions affecting tree health
- Effectively operate, calibrate, and maintain spray, fertilization, and injection equipment
- Perform required functions of the integrated pest management program including: Administration, scheduling, inspections, sampling, treatments, inventories, equipment maintenance, record keeping, report writing, and customer relations
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to identify local trees and shrubs
- Interest in working outdoors
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator license. We will help train for and reimburse the cost of a Passed Exam.
- Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Agronomy, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, OR prior experience in the green industry is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Excellent pay
- Paid holidays, vacation and personal time off
- Family friendly atmosphere and great co-workers
- Growth/Advancement potential
- Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401K match
- Assistance with relocation costs
Required attributes
- Punctual with a positive attitude
- Strong personal and organizational skills
- Motivated problem solver who desires to be a key player on a winning team!
Required License or Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- ISA Certified Arborist a plus - will train and assist in process
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person