Position Overview
PHC Technician
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.
Compensation Data: $24-$30 per hour
Job Duties
1. Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
2. Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest prone areas.
3. Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
4. Continuously monitor plant heath quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
5. Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
Qualifications
6. Love of the outdoors
7. Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping
8. Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology
9. Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire
10. Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
11. Valid driver’s license
12. Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
Additional Information
13. Paid time off and paid holidays
14. Opportunities for advancement
15. All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
16. 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
17. Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
18. Group Health Plan
19. Employee referral bonus program
20. Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
21. Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
22. Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
23. Charitable matching gift program