Lawncare Technician

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Lawrence, PA

Additional Locations: none

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 228421

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:

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!

• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.

• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, aerification, seeding, and fertilization service with customers.

• Continuously monitor lawn quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.

• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age to work in the field.

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors

• Preferred: landscape Applicator experience

• Preferred: background in Horticulture, or Landscaping

• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge

• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

• Preferred: Valid driver’s license

• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]:

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*

• Life insurance*

• Paid parental leave

• 401k with up to a 4% company match**

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount

• Holidays and paid time off*

• Payroll savings plan*

• Charitable matching gift program*

• Employee referral bonus program*

• Employee Educational Scholarship*

• Davey Family Scholarship*

• 20% discount on all Davey services*

• Cell phone discounts*

• Vehicle purchase discount program*

• Plus, so much more!

• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.

** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

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 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 25%