What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Health Care Technician position at Summerhill Landscapes Inc?
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate and maintain one spray truck in a safe and efficient manner
- Diagnose tree and shrub health issues and recommend appropriate treatments or applications
- Collect leaf, root, tissue, and soil samples for laboratory testing and analysis
- Monitor Plant Health Care (PHC) conditions at farms and perform necessary applications
- Meet with clients and identify opportunities to recommend and upsell additional services
- Assist the Plant Health Care Coordinator with tracking and maintaining all required DEC documentation and filings
- Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment across all facilities
- Prepare client reports and communicate updates with fellow SEC managers
- Collaborate closely with SEC managers to ensure client properties and gardens are maintained to the highest standards
- Develop and manage the annual PHC calendar
- Create and maintain off-season schedules and support SEC teams with winter responsibilities
- Support PHC operations with air spading and root pruning services
- Be available to meet with clients as needed, including Saturdays
- Assist the back office with accounts receivable support, client requests, and issue resolution
- Review contracts and schedule applications in the calendar to ensure all contracted services are completed
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to obtain OMRI certification for orchard care
- Ability to obtain Aquatic Pesticide Certification
- ISA Certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)