Plant Healthcare Technician: Grow your career here!

Columbus OH

Description

If you love working with plants and are committed to taking the next step in your tree care career, you’ll fit right in at Kevin Masters Arborist Services. You will make a difference in the lives of our clients and be an integral part of our Plant Healthcare department! For nearly 15 years, Kevin Masters has provided quality, premium arborist services to high-end clients across central Ohio. Our commitment to providing excellent arboricultural expertise and services is why we’re one of the top arborist companies in the Columbus area. We are growing and want you to grow with us! You will: • Apply pesticides, fertilizer, and other healthcare products to trees and shrubs safely and effectively. • Perform other plant healthcare procedures, such as trunk injections, airspade excavation, and girdling root remediation. • Monitor, evaluate, and treat woody plant biotic and abiotic diseases and disorders. • Accurately mix and safely store and transport pesticides. • Operate spray and injection equipment safely and effectively. • Work closely with our Plant Healthcare Manager to ensure effective and efficient treatments and work flow. • Communicate with clients regarding their applications. • Seasonally work in hot and cold and inclement weather conditions. • Work over-time as needed due to the seasonal nature of the job. • Work as a member of our tree crew in the off-season as needed. We offer: • Competitive pay, starting at $18/hr, with the opportunity for certification-based increases • Health insurance reimbursement program • 401K • Professional development support and paid training • Paid holidays • Paid vacation and sick time • Full-time, year-round employment • Over-time pay • Monday – Friday work week • Company uniform • PPE You are: • Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about treating sick trees and shrubs • A positive thinker and communicator • Punctual and reliable • Consistent and detail oriented • A practical problem solver • Able to work independently • A safe driver, with a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record • Able to lift and push/pull heavy equipment • A high school graduate (or GED) or higher The ideal candidate will also: • Hold a college degree in a related field and/or have previous experience in arboricultural operations • Be able to identify common Ohio trees and shrubs • Be experienced in operating spray and injection equipment and working with pesticides • Hold an ODA commercial pesticide applicator category 6A license, or strong desire to obtain licensure • Hold an ISA Arborist certification, or strong desire to obtain certification This is a perfect position for professionals with a background in horticulture, forestry, conservation, and related fields. We offer off-season work on our pruning crew: no snow removal, and no weekends! If you are ready to invest in your career in arboriculture, contact us to apply today!