Overview
Plant Health Care Technician Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at Davey Tree Expert Co
Plant Health Care Technician | West Chicago, IL
West Chicago, IL, US, 60185
Primary Locations:IL, West Chicago, 395 Industrial Drive, Unit C and D, 60185
Requisition :206494
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas.
Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service.
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).
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
Love of the outdoors.
Preferred:
Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping.
Preferred:
Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub , Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology.
Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health CareTech trainingprogram upon hire.
Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire.
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred:
Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
What We Offer: *
Paid time offand paid holidays.
Opportunities for advancement.
All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.
401(k)retirement savingsplan 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 DevelopmentProgram supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers.
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
Charitable matching gift program.
Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour.
* 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 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 adynamicPlant Health Care Technician to ourpassionate teamof tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is anEqual 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.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other, and the world around us. We offer the resources, size, and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture,entrepreneurial spirit, and feel of a small one.
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead t…
Title: Plant Health Care Technician
Company: Davey Tree Expert Co
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
