Plant Health Care Specialist
Job Summary
ArborScape Inc. is the area’s premier landscape construction, tree work, trail building, and excavation company. We are currently hiring a full-time PHC Specialist for our professional Tree Work and Landscape projects. The Plant Health Care Specialist at ArborScape is a dedicated professional responsible for inspecting plant material, identifying problems, and ethically treating or preventing the many problems trees and shrubs may face. This role is crucial in maintaining the health and well-being of trees and shrubs on our clients’ landscapes.
Responsibilities & Daily Tasks
- Monitor and inspect the health of trees and other horticultural specimens to ensure they remain healthy.
- Broad knowledge of plant species and understanding of local/native flora.
- Identify and evaluate any disease or physical problem with the plant or tree.
- Perform tree and shrub care treatments using tree and soil injection tools.
- Communicate with clients regarding work performed during site visits.
- Perform all functions of the integrated pest management program, including administration, scheduling, inspections, sampling, treatments, inventories, equipment maintenance, record keeping, and report writing.
- Tree work experience in climbing, equipment operation, and/or ground crew is preferred for off-season work.
- Develop and update annual plant health care programs.
- Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism at all times.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
- Continually update knowledge of plant health care techniques and equipment.
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions and seasons.
- Travel to different sites as needed.
- Participate in regular training and safety meetings.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, or a related field. Prior experience working in the tree care or landscaping industry is preferred but not required. A Commercial Pesticide Applicator License is required, or will be obtained within (90) days after hire.
Employment Benefits:
- $24 - $29/hour, experience depending
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance supplement benefit
- Supplemental Life & Accident Insurance
- Company Provided PPE & Apparel
- Continued Education Support
- Job Advancement Opportunities
- Weekly Paychecks
- Overtime!
- Excellent Customer Service & Work Ethic rewarded with Bonus Pay
ArborScape Inc. stresses the importance of safety on all jobs. All employees need to be aware of the risks/dangers in the tree industry and enforce safety standards at all times.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Horticulture: 2 years (Preferred)
- Tree care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodstock, VT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person