Plant Health Care Technician

Position Overview

At Davey, your office is the outdoors. Every day brings a new adventure, and our national footprint provides you the opportunity to see and experience different parts of the country. Clients hire Davey because we are expert professionals, and we only hire candidates who can deliver on that promise every day. You'll have a chance to do what you love each workday, and your team will have your back. Whether you're working independently or as part of a crew, you'll be given the training, resources and flexibility to do your job - and to do it safely, every day. A career with Davey means you'll be able to take care of your family and responsibilities at home while still getting your daily dose of adventure.

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.

Qualifications

• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License required.
• Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology is an asset.
• Valid provincial driver's license.
• License to drive a 5 ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Ability to drive a standard vehicle is required.
• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Certification as an Arborist or willingness to work towards considered an asset
• 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.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent Benefits package, RRSP.
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.