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Plant Health Care Technician
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Rick's Tree & Stump Removal, LLC
Duluth, MN (In Person)
$37,440 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Plant Healthcare Technician administers chemicals to trees to use in fertilizing them as well as providing other benefits to trees.Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Loads and unloads 5 gallon pesticide cans, 50 lbs. Fertilizer bags, etc. May have to drag up to 300 ft. of spray hose.
- Uses spray fun, fertilization equipment, backpack sprayers, hand sprayers and related equipment.
- Mixes, loads and applies pesticides and fertilizers.
- Keeps work area neat and orderly.
- Carries, lays out and stows other materials, tools and equipment at work site.
- Drives or operates trucks and other equipment as assigned.
- Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need of repairs to truck and equipment at work site.
- Drives or operates trucks and other equipment as assigned.
- Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need of repairs to maintenance department.
- Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area.
- Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must pass company-driving test.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain pesticide applicator certification.
- Must be able to work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
- Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
Education and Experience:
- Previous experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Job training for this position is provided.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing and walking.
- Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times.
- Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds at times.
Bending/Squatting/Twisting:
Required constantly when shoveling/raking different material.Pushing/pulling:
Required constantly when raking, shoveling, or removing debris from job site.Lifting/carrying:
Is required constantly when shoveling/raking materials, using a chain saw, picking up debris, and removing limbs or branches from a tree.- Overhead activity: Performed constantly when helping to cut down trees.
Driving:
Can be performed constantly depending on the job for the day. Includes driving a truck or bobcat.- Tools handled: Shovel, rake, stump grinders, chain saw
- Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.