(PCH) Plant Health Care Technician - Tree

(PCH) Plant Health Care Technician

• Tree Belmont, MA 02478 $25
• $35 an hour
• Full-time $25
• $35 an hour
• Full-time Cambridge Landscape Co is looking for exceptional people for our PHC Technician position.

If you have at least 1 year of experience in fertilization and chem-spray application, a true passion for outdoor work, and are a motivated team player looking for a career, we invite you to come grow with us!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform applications to address fertility, weed management, and insect management of turf on client's properties Ability to identify and diagnose insect, disease, and cultural issues in the field Adhere to best Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices Communicate turf needs on specific properties to Account Managers/Branch Manager Routine care and regular calibration of spray truck equipment to ensure accurate applications Be adept at following EPA labels and correctly mixing spray tanks for necessary applications each day Enter detailed notes regarding each application including record of material usage into handheld device Assist with Plant Health Care applications and/or Tick/Mosquito Control as necessary Follow a route to efficiently visit multiple properties each day and effectively complete tasks at each property

Required Skills/Abilities:

Must possess valid Driver's License with a clean driving record Must possess current MA Pesticide License or ability to obtain it prior to employment Willingness to work some Saturdays as workload and weather during busiest times of year may dictate Strong problem-solving skills Ability to stay motivated and work efficiently, often as a one-person crew Field experience in comparable position is much preferred Degree relevant to the field (turf management, plant pathology, etc) is preferred A strong passion for and dedication to enhancing the properties we service

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk long distances Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds

Job Type:

Full-time, seasonal with the option to work during snow operations