Plant Health Care Technician - Fenwick, Canada - Safe Tree Ltd.

Safe Tree Ltd.

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Fenwick, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Plant Health Care Technician

Position Requirements

Able to arrive on time with a professional appearance, positive attitude, eagerness to work, fit for duty and fully equipped.
Ability to identify common pests and diseases in arboriculture
Understanding of treatment plans and best methods and techniques to suppress pests and diseases safely yet effectively
Tree identification
Ability to research upcoming trends, populations, and treatments relative to pests and disease in the urban forest
Excellent communication skills
Capable of performing physically demanding manual labour in a variety of weather conditions.
Able to carry out all duties safely and efficiently while following the Company's safety procedures and policies.
Provides innovative and thoughtout solutions to issues in the workplace to increase customer loyalty and employee engagement.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely with clients, coworkers, and management.
Actively participates in meetings, tailboards, safety talks and provides valued input into constructive change.
Able to help create and maintain a positive and productive team environment and culture.
Capable of taking direction and feedback from crew leaders and management.
Ensures end of day tasks are completed, (vehicles cleaned, washed, plugged in, equipment inspected, etc.)
Accurately completes all necessary paperwork (timesheets, tailboard conferences, etc.)

Education/Assets

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Valid provincial driver's license. Class G license and clean driver abstract is required.
Willingness to work towards becoming a certified Arborist.
Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
First Aid/CPR considered an asset.
Knowledge of industry rules and regulations considered an asset.
A passion for the urban forest and educating others
Experience in sales/marketing considered an asset.
Landscape exterminator license (full or technician) considered an asset

Additional Information
hours/week (depending on weather and season)

Overtime hours (beyond 44/week) are likely, but not definite, during spring and summer months.
Work hours are approximately Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 3:30 pm in the summer and 7:00 am to 4:00 pm in the winter (work hours my vary due to weather, etc.)

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal

Contract length: 7 months

Salary:
$17.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits: