Plant Health Care Technician - Pickering, Canada - The Davey Tree Expert Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Verified Company

Pickering, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Plant Health Care Technician

Additional Locations:
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Primary Locations:
Ontario, Pickering, 1661 Quigley Street, L1W 0A3

Requisition ID:184598

Position Overview:

As a
Plant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs.

You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field.

Job Duties:

Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.
Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

Qualifications:

Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology is an asset.
Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Valid provincial driver's license.
Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.

Additional Information:

Full time. Yearround employment. Seasonal and Co Op positions available
Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including assistance with tuition
Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service for full time permanent positions
Excellent Benefits package and RRSP program for full time permanent positions
Employee Referral Program and other company perks

Company Overview:

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited has been performing tree care and vegetation management services across Canada since 1930. With over 850 employees, we continuously pride ourselves on unmatched quality and safety. Our relatable experiences and industries serviced include notably Utilities, Municipalities, Government, Rail, Commercial and Residential.

Divisional Overview:

With residential tree service offices across Canada, Davey and our employees are dedicated to providing all aspects of professional tree care for our customers.

Davey Tree arborists live and work in your community. Our widespread team allows us to build a relationship with our clients to provide an exceptional customer experience.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, provincial law.