What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Health Care Technician position at Mike's Tree Company?
Plant Health Care Technician: $22-25 /hour based on experience. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance and 401k w/ Company Match available after 90 days. Paid Time Off accrued hourly, and Paid Holidays after 1 year.
Mike’s Tree Company, located in Brainerd Minnesota, has been providing the Brainerd Lakes Area with professional tree services and care since 1995, and we take great pride in our work ethic and image. Not only do we provide tree services, such as pruning and tree removal, we also take pride in being a leader in tree health care in the Brainerd Lakes area. It is our mission to educate people on proper tree care practices to ensure the life and vitality of area trees.
The Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for applying treatments to trees in order to mitigate or suppress common insect and disease problems, manage nutrient deficiencies, and promote tree health. Upon beginning the work day, the technician will receive work orders for the day, load the truck, drive to various properties, and perform applications according to work orders. The end of the work day will consist of cleaning out the truck, reorganizing supplies for the following day, and final paperwork for each job. The technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the tools and equipment used for application, and for reporting any necessary repairs to the Shop Foreman. These tasks are achieved with the highest degree of quality and efficiency by safely operating various pieces of power equipment and hand tools.
Duties for the Plant Health Care Technician include the following:
- Perform integrated pest management on trees using soil injection, tree injection, and foliar spray tools.
- Taking ownership of PHC department cleanliness and organization.
- Communicate with clients to answer questions.
- Assist the tree removal and pruning crews on an as-needed basis.
- Room to grow and year-round opportunities are available!
Plant Health Care Technician Skills and Qualifications:
- Available May-November.
- Ability to identify common local tree species.
- Possess a Minnesota Cat-3A,E Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certification.
- 1-3 years of experience.
- Driver's license required.
- Degree in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, etc. preferred.
- Motivated to improve and grow as an individual, both personally and professionally.
- Must have strong communication skills, including the ability to lead by example.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
- Willing to work 40-50 hours per week in adverse weather conditions and keep a flexible schedule.
- Ability to organize, review, and complete necessary paperwork.
- Must be a team player, willing to hold themselves accountable, and to be coachable.
- Ideal candidates will have a degree in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, etc.
- “Overqualified” candidates are encouraged to apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Extended hours
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25