Plant Healthcare Technician
Job Number: 6
Contract
| Burlington, Ontario
| Posted on Jul 03, 2018
Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is the leading full-service Tree Care provider for residential, commercial, utility line clearing and forestry consulting throughout Canada. As we continue to grow, we are seeking interested, motivated individuals with a positive attitude and work ethic to join our team.
Position: Career opportunity in the field of Urban Forestry, as a Plant Health Care Technician with our
Burlington office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide expert application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.
- Customer service is a key element of the position as well as routing, product mixing and application rate.
- Perform required general maintenance and daily inspection of equipment.
- Tree and shrub ID, pathology, and strong knowledge of tree and shrub physiology are required.
- Abide by Davey and Industry safety policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-5 years’ experience in Plant Health Care with a valid Landscape Applicators License.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Strong Tree and Shrub Identification skills.
- Ability to communicate in written and verbal formats.
- Must be able to identify local tree species and have knowledge of regional trees.
- Valid provincial driver’s license. 5 ton license with Z endorsement an asset.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
Preferred but not required: Post-secondary Horticulture/Forestry/Urban Forestry, ISA Certification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Compensation based on qualifications and experience : $16.00 – $20.00 per hour
- Full time year-round employment.
- Occasional overtime required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Excellent benefits package, RRSP and careers advancement opportunities.
- Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
- Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Pre-employment drug test is required.
Are you looking for a new and progressive team experience? Do you want to work with Canada’s premier Plant Health Care provider, that is over 800 employees strong? Join our team today!
CONTACT: Shawn Nixon @ (905) 333 – 0757
Send Resume and cover letter to: burlingtonrecruiting@davey.com
Job summary
Company
Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Limited
Job Type
Contract
Location
Burlington, Ontario
Start Date
Jul 09, 2018