Plant Health Care Specialist

Snydertown PA

Description

Primary Functions: Serves as a plant health care specialist with the primary responsibility of monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs on clientele property. PRIMARY DUTIES · Performs all functions of the integrated pest management program, including administration, scheduling, inspections, sampling, treatments, inventories, equipment maintenance, record keeping, report writing, and customer relations - Understands and demonstrates proficiency with products and techniques used to maintain plant health - Understands and adheres to label directives on each product used - Utilizes all appropriate personal protective equipment - Ensures that all company policies regarding the storage and handling of pesticide products are adhered to - Understands and practices the correct mixing and transportation procedures - Understands and practices the appropriate plant health diagnostic skills - Demonstrates the proper pesticide application skills - Understands and implements drift control procedures - Understands and implements all required record keeping and reporting procedures - Demonstrates correct pesticide container disposal techniques · Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day · Is prepared to work as a member of a tree care crew, under the crew leader’s supervision · Learns and understands the dangers associated with electrical hazards · Follows directions from the crew leader or designated supervisor, arborist representative, or local manager · Learns, understands, and adheres to all safety rules and company safety policies · Participates in all safety training sessions offered, asks questions, and improves job safety skills · Submits samples and reports to the diagnostic clinic · Understands and follows directives on all pesticide and fertilizer work orders · Communicates well with crew leader, arborist representative, and local manager · Interacts regularly with clientele in order to ensure job satisfaction · Is prepared to sell plant health care services when needed · Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility · Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the crew leader or designated supervisor, arborist representative, or local manager