Overview
Plant Health Care Technician Jobs in Carp, Canada at Davey Tree Expert Co
Location: Carp
Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations:Carp, Ontario
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req :226065
Position Overview
As aPlant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field.
Job Duties
- Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.
- Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
- Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.
- Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
- 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).
- Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties.
- When not working on plant health care projects, this position will also involve other tree care services, including ground and tree work.
Qualifications
- Tree and shrub , Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology.
- Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
- Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
Additional Information
- Full time. Year-round employment.
- $20-$25/hour. Wage will be determined based on education, experience, and relevant qualifications or certifications.
- Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
- Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA Program.
- Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
- Employee Referral Program and other company perks!
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
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.
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Title: Plant Health Care Technician
Company: Davey Tree Expert Co
Location: Carp, Canada
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