What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Health Applicator position at Perficut?
Position Overview
A Tree Health Applicator is primarily responsible for conducting tree health services for Perficut’s commercial and residential clients. They are responsible for applying pesticides in a safe, professional manner utilizing tools and methods outlined by the Tree Production Manager. The Tree Health Applicator is an excellent position for those interested in the fields of Arboriculture and Biology, as well as working outdoors.
Benefits
- On-the-job training provided
- Opportunities for advancement
- Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments
- Support for getting your pesticide applicator’s commercial certification
- 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
- Uniforms and equipment provided
- Paid holidays and PTO package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program available
Day-to-Day Stuff
- Apply pesticides to trees and shrubs as directed by the Tree Production Manager.
- Learn to identify common tree and shrubs species in Iowa.
- Deliver service in an efficient and competent manner.
- Effectively completes paperwork to track progress.
- Adhere to all quality and safety standards.
- Communicate professionally with clients and co-workers, maintaining a positive attitude.
- Assist other departments as required within the best of your abilities.
- Other duties assigned.
- This position includes snow removal responsibilities during the winter season.
Characteristics Needed to Succeed
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to be covered on company’s auto insurance policy
- Possess a current Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification 3OT or acquire within 30 days of hire
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Lift and carry weights ranging from 0 to 25 pounds with frequency
- Occasional lifting and carrying weights ranging from 26 to 60 pounds.
- Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping
- Frequent standing
- Occasional operation of equipment
- Occasional sitting, climbing and reaching above shoulder height
- Frequent repetitive hand movements/grasping
- Good vision, corrected to normal
- Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand required information and to perform job duties
- Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work outside in all types of weather conditions; conditions include occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate. The noise level in each work environment will vary and could sporadically be loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work outside in all types of weather conditions; conditions include occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate. The noise level in each work environment will vary and could sporadically be loud.
The Perficut Way…
At Perficut, your success is our success, and we are committed to your development. If you want to be a part of the greatest site management company in America with the opportunity to make a difference, this is the place for you! Our dedicated team of inspired individuals makes working here a great career experience, where your ideas and efforts count towards endless opportunities.
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Pre-Employment Lift Test & Drug Screen Required
Proof of employment eligibility is required
Perficut is an Equal-Opportunity Employer
