If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment,consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value astrong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelonglearning, and career development. We are seeking entry-level PlantHealth Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters, that have apassion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus onmonitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs oftrees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties in theOSTERVILLE area. RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure your success, we providehand on training provided by Bartlett\'s dedicated team of arborists. Asa Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee, you will play an important rolein: Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest managementprograms, including: Performing tree and shrub care treatments usingspray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by theArborist Representative Communicating with clients regarding workperformed during site visits Mixing and applying pesticides andfertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safetyprocedures, label instructions, and state laws Properly maintaining andoperating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portablespray equipment, and other machinery) Completing accurate record-keepingand reporting daily Safely driving a company vehicle to multipleproperties throughout the day Working as a member of a tree care crew,under the Arborist Crew Leader\'s supervision during the off-seasonQUALIFICATIONS A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoorsAbility to pass a criminal background check Interest in working outdoorsyear-round, performing manual labor in all weather conditions Ability toobtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License ? we will pay for thecost of the exam and help you prepare! Valid driver\'s license and cleanmotor vehicle record Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture,Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a relatedfield OR prior experience working in the tree care industry if preferredbut not required The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an EqualOpportunity and E-Verify Employer. We offer competitive compensation, aswell as: A safety-first culture and professional workplace Advancementopportunities - we promote from within Medical, dental, vision, life,and disability insurance 401k retirement plan Paid time off and holidays\$20.00 - \$30.00 per hour based on experience Industrycredential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in yourprofessional development Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, andequipment Boot reimbursement up to \$150 Access to training, continuingeducation programs, and a variety of resources provided by the BartlettTree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC To find out moreabout what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram\@LifeatBartlett