Plant Health Care Technician | Long Grove, IL
$41,600–$47,840 year
On-siteLong Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas while performing fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools. Monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods post-application, communicating progress to customers and supervisors. Educate clients on diagnoses and prescribed services, drive, maintain, and operate trucks and sprayers. Requires valid driver's license, outdoor work environment, and completion of Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech, First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving training. Starting pay is $20-$23 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- Love of the outdoors
- Valid driver's license
- 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
- Up to 25% travel
Desired Qualifications
- Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping
- Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology
- Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
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