Plant Health Care Technician

Applicant Requirements.

 Excellent customer service and communication skills in person, by telephone, and in writing

 Valid Driver’s License and the ability to drive a 1-ton pickup truck with spray rig safely

 Be physically capable of 10 hours (or more) of work per day for 5 consecutive days while being able to carry at least 50lbs

 Be able to report for work 5 days a week as early as 7:00 am

 Natural resource background highly encouraged (Forestry, Horticulture, Dendrology, Entomology)

 MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applier in Ornamental (3A,3B,6)

Position Duties:

 Identify, diagnose, and monitor the health of trees and other horticultures to ensure there are no diseases, pests, or other issues. If found, manage using spraying and/or injection tools with chemical treatment.

 Installation of Nursery plants

 Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnoses and suggested services

 Maintain and properly use PHC equipment

 Record keeping and Report Writing

 Invasive plant species identification and control

 Database proficiency: Microsoft, Google Docs, app-based software

Growth opportunities

 Full-service tree production participation

 Heavy equipment operation. Learn to operate Areal Lifts, Stump Grinders, Woodchippers & More

 Nursery Care. As part of PHC, you help our customers at their homes and in our Nursery by maintaining plant health care plans for our staff to follow.

 Tree and Shrub Installation. As our nursery team sells trees and shrubs, you get to see the final smile as

part of the installation team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24