Plant Health Care Technician Job at The Davey Tree Expert Company
Plant Health Care Technician
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Primary Locations: Ontario, Port Robinson, 1354 Chippawa Creek Road Unit 3, L0S 1K0
Requisition ID: 179283
Position Overview
As a Plant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field.
Start Date to begin in Spring 2023
Job Duties
- Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.
- Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
- Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.
- Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
- Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
- Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
- Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties.
Qualifications
- Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology is an asset.
- Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Valid provincial driver’s license.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
- Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
Additional Information
- Full time. Year-round employment.
- Seasonal and Co Op positions available
- Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including assistance with tuition
- Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
- Excellent Benefits package and RRSP program
- Employee Referral Program and other company perks
Company Overview
Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is the Canadian subsidiary for Davey Tree, and has been performing tree care and vegetation management services across Canada since 1930. With over 850 employees, we continuously pride ourselves on unmatched quality and safety. Davey Tree has numerous crews that are professionally trained to provide tree trimming and removal services to ensure the scope of this contracted work is completed safely, and well before any deadlines. Our relatable experiences and industries serviced include notably Utilities, Municipalities, Government, Rail, Commercial and Residential.
Divisional Overview
With residential tree service offices across Canada, Davey and our employees are dedicated to providing all aspects of professional tree care for our customers. Davey Tree arborists live and work in your community. Our widespread team allows us to build a relationship with our clients to provide an exceptional customer experience.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, provincial law.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.recruiting@davey.com.
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