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Bartlett Tree Experts-Cape & Islands Plant Healthcare Specialists in Nantucket, Massachusetts
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