Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters, that have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as

• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $200
• Industry credential/license pay increases
• RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental

Wage Range $22-34hr

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

To ensure your success, we provide hand on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in

• Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
• Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
• Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including
• Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
• Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
• Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws