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Job description
Plant Health Care Specialist
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters and have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
A safety-first culture and professional workplace
Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401k retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
Boot reimbursement up to $150
Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
Responsibilities
To ensure your success, we provide hands-on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in:
Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision, during the off-season
Qualifications
A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
Valid driver's license
Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Location : Name
Austin
Location : State/Province
TX
Category
Plant Health Care
Latest Post Date: englishcareers
9/28/2026
Type
Regular Full-Time
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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