Job Description

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional & safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, & career development.

We are seeking entry-level Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters, that have a passion for preserving & caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, & providing the plant health care needs of trees & shrubs on commercial & residential properties. Housings options available!!!

Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
A safety-first culture & professional workplace
Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
Medical, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance
401k retirement plan
Paid time off & holidays
Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage & invest in your professional development
Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, & equipment
Boot reimbursement up to $150
Access to training, continuing education programs, & a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities
To ensure your success, we provide h& on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee, you will play an important role in:
Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including:
Performing tree & shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, & soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
Mixing & applying pesticides & fertilizers to trees & shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, & state laws
Properly maintaining & operating equipment & vehicles (h& tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, & other machinery)
Completing accurate record-keeping & reporting daily
Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season

Qualifications
A passion for nature, the environment, & the outdoors
Interest in working outdoors year-round, performing manual labor in all weather conditions
Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - we will pay for the cost of the exam & help you prepare!
Valid driver's license & clean motor vehicle record
Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field OR prior experience working in the tree care industry if preferred but not required