Plant Health Care Technician

Ready to be more than just a person on the ground?

Joshua Tree Experts, the premier outdoor home service company in Tampa, is searching for an experienced Plant Health Care Technician!

The Plant Health Care Technician manages an assigned territory of residential and commercial properties providing integrated PHC and Pest management treatments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete daily assigned work in a timely, efficient manner
• Build professional and trusting relationships with clients
• Prepare truck daily by ensuring proper product selection and promotional materials
• Diagnose and treat a variety of common issues related to ornamental tree and shrubs
• Recommend treatments to clients to improve overall health of tree and shrubs
• Identify issues related to other Joshua Tree Experts provided services
• Provide excellent customer service to new and existing clients
• Operate all assigned equipment in a safe manner
• Complete daily truck inspections and identify needed maintenance services
• Perform basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment, notify Department Supervisor of needed repairs above and beyond technicians capabilities
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations regarding vehicles and equipment
• Complete all paperwork and product information accurately
• Meet or exceed daily production goals
• Meet or exceed performance goals, as assigned by Department Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent ability to be self-motivated and driven
• Strong ability to communicate effectively
• Strong ability to be organized and efficient
• Ability to utilize plant health care equipment including but not limited to spray rig, backpack sprayer, air spade, and other arboriculture equipment
• Ability to identify and diagnose ornamental tree and shrub issues
• Ability to identify hazardous situations
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends, if necessary
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs at one time, repeatedly throughout the day
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk up steep hills while pushing or dragging equipmenT

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be 21 years of age
• Experience in plant health care application services
• PA Pesticide Applicators License is preferred

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree Experts in Tampa! We look forward to meeting you.