Additional Locations: N/A

Primary Locations: MI, Pontiac, 751 Orchard Lake Rd., 48341 

Requisition ID: 203284

Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties. 

 

THIS POSITION WILL START IN SPRING 2025

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!  Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest prone areas.   Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.  Continuously monitor plant heath quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.  Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).  Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

Love of the outdoors  Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping  Preferred:  Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology  Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire  Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire    Valid driver’s license  Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law   Additional Information

What We Offer: * 

Paid time off and paid holidays  Opportunities for advancement  All job specific equipment and safety gear provided  401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match  Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options  Group Health Plan  Employee referral bonus program  Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas  Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers  Scholarship Program for Children of Employees  Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees  

Company Overview

Invest in your future.  Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation!  Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.  

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals.  Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! 

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

 

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

 

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

 

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%