Job Description

Plant Health Care Technician 

Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range $20-$24 hr.
Hourly pay with eligibility for commissions

Arbor Masters company is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected class. We will always cultivate an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all Arbor Masters branches. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Why work at Arbor Masters?

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business, specializing in all areas of tree care from improving and maintaining tree health to pruning and, when necessary, removal. We love our industry, our work family, and we approach our work with high-standards for safety and quality of work. We are currently seeking a Plant Health Care Technician (PHC Tech) to join our team of experts. As a PHC Tech, you will have the opportunity to improve the health of our city’s tree canopy as you steward trees for our customers using Integrated Pest Management (IPM). You will be the face of Arbor Masters in the community.

Our Core Values: Commitment, Innovation, Integrity, Safety, Stewardship.*

Your future at Arbor Masters:

When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work family. We want to see our work family continually grow and succeed. This is not just a job; it is a career path! We will equip you with all the experience and training necessary to grow and advance in the company. The opportunity is all yours and what you want to make of it!

Your responsibilities as a PHC Tech:

• Report directly to Branch Manager and work regularly with PHC Expeditor and Service & Production Coordinator (SPC).
• Travel from one job site to another utilizing maps applications on a mobile device.
• Contact customers before and after tree care services, review work orders prior to performing services, and note any changes or add-ons before beginning work on site. (commitment)
• Complete a thorough evaluation of the entire property for plant health concerns before completing your visit, submit notes as needed to the expeditor and arbor advisor. At times communicate directly with the customer. (stewardship)
• Correctly identify tree species, insects, and diseases. (integrity)
• Read, comprehend, and adhere to product labels. (integrity)
• Perform fertilization and other PHC services in accordance with Arbor Masters standard operating procedures, ANSI A300 standards, and OSHA safety regulations. (safety)
• Properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. (safety)
• Apply the Integrated Pest Management method of caring for trees by treating trees for soil health (fertilizers and amendments) and, when warranted, fungus and insect pressure. (innovation and stewardship)
• Utilize CRM software to demonstrate completed work, complete time sheet, verify quantities of product used, and communicate with customers and colleagues. (stewardship)
• Complete a daily checklist for truck maintenance (including notification of routine maintenance or repair for shop mechanics). (stewardship)
• Operate, maintain, and repair a variety of specialty PHC equipment used in the field. (safety)

Requirements:

• Must be able to work as a crew of one in the field but also be a team player with other crew and staff in office.
• Know your limits; be ready to learn more about trees each day and ask questions when you’re not certain.
• Be detail oriented and be able to follow directions.
• Be oriented toward technical work with tools that need calibration and care.
• Complete labor-intensive outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50lbs daily.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred:

• Possess a Certified Pesticide Applicator License in the state(s) of services performed.
• Related work experience or associate’s degree in related field.

*Our Core Values drive how we conduct ourselves in the work we perform, in the office/shop and in the field:

• Commitment: We will collectively develop our skills, knowledge, and attitude while supporting each other.
• Innovation: We’re dedicated to developing and implementing effective, efficient, and responsible practices.
• Integrity: We pledge to operate on a foundation of transparency and trust.
• Safety: We will provide industry standard resources and training to encourage employees to make sound decisions
• Stewardship: We respect our equipment, property, and people that we are privileged to work with.

Benefits

• Medical Plan effective 60 days following start date
• Dental Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company Match up to 4%/2%)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
• $25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)
• Six (6) Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement)
• Professional certification and registration renewals
• Professional development training

Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care and landscaping industry. If this resonates with you, please apply here!

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