Plant Health Care Technician

$20.00 - $29.00 hourly
  • Tree Doctors Inc
  • 343 Olivewood Road, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
  • Mar 22, 2023
Full time Commercial Landscape Maintenance Crew Person Grounds worker Plant Health Care Technician

Job Description

CLASS G DRIVERS LICENSE AND CLEAN ABSTRACT ARE MANDATORY FOR THIS POSITION

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Soil injection
  • Tree injections
  • Air spade soil renovation
  • Applies chemicals under the direction of a licensed applicator (unless the successful applicant is licensed) and with all required protective equipment
  • Performs landscape enhancement activities such as mulch application, plantings and seeding
  • Following all of the required health and safety rules and regulations strictly
  • Recycle the waste materials and maintain the sanitation and cleanliness of the storage areas and vehicles
  • Mixing, application and storage of pesticides and fertilizers by following all safety measures
  • Keeping the records of pesticides and fertilizers
  • Perform other duties as required

Position requirements:

  • A valid driver's license and clean abstract IS MANDATORY
  • PHC/IPM Certification/Extermination License or very close to acquiring your certification
  • High level of PHC/IPM horticultural knowledge
  • Strong Plant ID knowledge
  • Adapt and implement quality control procedures
  • Applicants must be customer-focused and take pride in their work. The ideal candidate must possess above-average communication and interpersonal skills and a background in horticulture.
  • Computer skills are required

Company and Position Highlights:

  • Leading-edge treatment products offered by our PHC/IPM division to all of our clients
  • Equipment and services range from: Air spade, tree injections, spray tank rigs, backpack sprayers
  • Full-time year-round employment (PHC/IPM technicians can transfer to arboriculture production team during winter season)
  • Health Benefits package
  • Paid training, education reimbursement program
  • Company social events
  • Family environment
  • Successful candidates work independently and as part of a team
  • Vacation pay
  • Above-average commitment to health and safety and overall employee wellness

Company Overview

Tree Doctors, Inc., is a tree-care company located in Toronto, Ontario. We perform a wide range of tree services, including tree removal, tree planting, tree trimming, stump grinding, tree fertilization, and consulting in the greater Toronto area. All of our teams are highly trained, experienced and able to solve any tree care problems swiftly and professionally.

Our References

Our portfolio of clients consists of the City of Toronto, private individuals, landowners, developers, small businesses, and large corporations. Tree Doctors has built up a reputation for reliability and conscientiousness and is known for its high-quality work.

** We are arborists. We care for trees and people…We look forward to hearing from anyone who feels the same way. **