What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Plant Health Care Technician position at Homer Companies?
Position: Entry-Level Plant Health Care Technician – Full Time
Department: Homer Tree Care, Inc.
Job Summary: The Entry-Level PHC Tech is responsible for safe delivery and application of PHC services. The PHC Tech performs fertilization and integrated pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensures proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
- Learns, understands, and adheres to all safety rules and company safety policies
- Understands and demonstrates proficiency with products and techniques used to maintain plant health
- Understands and adheres to label directives on each product use
- Ensures that all company policies regarding the storage and handling of pesticide products are adhered to
- Select, mix and apply fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, insecticides and fungicides as directed by your supervisor
- Understands and follows directives on all pesticide and fertilizer work orders
- Load/fill spray tanks, gas cans, tools and any necessary equipment
- Demonstrates the proper pesticide application skills
- Applies soil, foliar and trunk infused products
- Demonstrates correct pesticide container disposal techniques
- Maintains consistent communication with supervisors, coworkers and customers
- Follows directions from the crew leader or designated supervisor, arborist representative, or local manager
Qualifications:
- Clean motor vehicle record and valid driver’s license
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with Plant Health Diagnostic Skills; Abiotic injury, Construction injury, as well as insects and other animal pests and diseases
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective Communication
- Working conditions sometimes include both high heat and cold temperatures
Benefits:
- Starting pay is $22-$28/hr
- Pay is determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors
- Able to enroll in benefits after 60-day new hire probation period
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer matching (up to a certain amount) and 100% vesting as soon as contributions are made
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays (6)
Homer Companies is a second-generation, family-owned, full-service tree care company that provides unparalleled services throughout the Midwest. Homer is an EEO Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. A great work atmosphere with top pay!
Please direct all questions regarding the Entry-Level Plant Health Care Technician position to hr@homertree.com
Salary : $22 - $28
