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The Davey Tree Expert Company · 1 day ago

Lawn Care Technician-- Rochester, MN

Rochester, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22/hr - $28/hr

The Davey Tree Expert Company is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation, focusing on horticultural and environmental services. They are seeking a Lawn Care Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns while educating clients about the services provided.

ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingManagement Consulting

Responsibilities

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 and fertilization service with customers

Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors

Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer)

Qualification

Pest managementFertilizationForestry backgroundHorticulture backgroundTurf identificationTree physiology knowledgeFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationDefensive driving courseCommunication skills

Required

Love of the outdoors

Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire

Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

Valid driver's license

Preferred

Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology

Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Charitable matching gift program

All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

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The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental solutions for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners across North America.

Founded in 1880