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The Davey Tree Expert Company · 1 day ago

Lawn Care Tech / Spray Tech

Lorton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $28/hr

The Davey Tree Expert Company is a provider of research-driven tree services and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Lawn Care Tech / Spray Tech responsible for fertilization, pest management, and weed control for client properties while ensuring excellent customer service and safety in operations.

ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingManagement Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to client properties using various equipment

Measure, mix, and prepare chemical solutions for trees, shrubs, and lawns

Follow work order specifications and maintain proper documentation, including pesticide labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Inspect worksites for underground utilities and installations, and set up traffic control and vehicle safety measures

Diagnose plant diseases and determine appropriate treatments

Operate and maintain sprayer equipment, including loading materials, filling tanks, and ensuring machinery efficiency

Adhere to safety regulations, use safety equipment, and safely handle materials

Perform site clean-up and maintenance tasks

Communicate with clients about diagnoses and treatments

Keep daily application records and time reports

Qualification

FertilizationIntegrated pest managementWeedFungi controlApplicator licensesMobile power equipment operationSafety coursesCustomer service

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age to work in the field

Must be at least 21 years of age to operate equipment as a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment

Valid Driver's License. Class B CDL valuable, but not required

Successful completion in the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Technician training program as a plant heath care technician or the ability to obtain qualification within 90 days of hire

Ability to complete required safety courses

Applicator licenses acquired as necessary per state requirements

Ability to operate mobile power equipment

Benefits

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with up to a 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

20% discount on all Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount program

Plus, so much more!

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

Kent, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.davey.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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