Plants Health Care Specialist
Core
Diagnose plant health issues, apply treatments, and maintain high-end residential landscapes in Southern New England.
Role type
Plant Health Care Technician
Builds
Health and aesthetics of trees and shrubs for private residential properties
Domain
Landscaping / Horticulture / Plant Pathology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pesticide application, IPM practices, spray equipment calibration, EPA label compliance, route management, tree pruning assistance, time management, physical labor
Preferred skills
Plant pathology or arboriculture degree, valid driver's license, MA/RI Pesticide Licenses
Technologies
Handheld devices for data entry, spray trucks
Responsibilities
Diagnose insect, disease, and fertility issues; perform pesticide and organic material applications; calibrate spray truck equipment; follow routes to visit multiple properties; enter application notes into handheld devices; assist with ornamental tree pruning.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC