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Job overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Spray Technician. The Spray Technician performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools. This role involves diagnosing insects, weeds, and fungus conditions, communicating with clients, and operating and maintaining truck and sprayer equipment. The technician will continuously monitor lawn quality and fertilizing methods.
Key focus areas include Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas, Communicate with and educate the client regarding diagnosis and prescribed service, and Continuously monitor lawn quality and fertilizing methods after application.
Successful candidates bring Complete First Aid CPR Defensive Driving Course. Important skills include Identify And Diagnose Insects, Identify And Diagnose Weeds, Identify And Diagnose Fungus Conditions, Identify And Diagnose Pest Prone Areas, Client Communication, and Educate Clients. Preferred (not required): Horticulture Background, Landscaping Background, Turf ID Knowledge, and Weed ID Knowledge.
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Full job description
Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Ontario, OR, Boise, ID
Additional Locations: Payette, ID, Ontario, Oregon, John Day, Oregon
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 223642
Position Overview
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools on landscape of private, governmental or business residences by performing the following duties.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
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Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
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Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
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Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, aerification, seeding, and fertilization service with customers.
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Continuously monitor lawn quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
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Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.
Qualifications
What We’re Seeking:
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Love of the outdoors
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Preferred: Oregon Pesticide License
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Preferred: background in Horticulture, or Landscaping
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Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
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Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
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Preferred: Valid driver’s license
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Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
Additional Information
What We Offer:
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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Opportunities for advancement
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All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
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401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
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Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
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Group Health Plan
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Employee referral bonus program
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Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
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Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
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Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
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Charitable matching gift program
*all listed benefits available to eligible employees
Company Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Landscape Spray Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected] .
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%
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