Plant Fertilization & Pest Control Applicator

About Valley Tree Care

Valley Tree Care has been a family owned and operated tree care company dedicated to providing the highest quality care for our customers and their trees for 27 years and 3 generations. We are a tight knit community of professional employees who strive to grow as individuals and as a company, while finding a true passion and love for what we do. We are constantly striving to grow to provide more opportunities for every employee.

We are looking to bring another great member onto our Tree Care Technician Team. We are providing an incredible opportunity to learn the art of tree care in the Phoenix Valley. If you have integrity and enthusiasm and are willing to learn, then you may be the perfect fit for our team.

About The Position

Compensation: $18 - $22 an hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Learn to follow all policies and procedure for the position
• Be able to show up consistently at 7 AM
• Stock work truck with all equipment and supplies needed
• Drive safely to all residential and commercial stops scheduled for the day
• Evaluate, treat, and monitor trees for pest, disease, fungal, and cultural problems
• Keep work truck and equipment clean and organized
• Fill out paperwork and reports properly via our company software
• Effectively communicate with management so they are informed of what is happening in the field
• Continue to learn in order to improve your understanding of plant health as well as the products and services we provide
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in route schedule: you have previously had the responsibility to control your own day/time at each clients home and were able to complete each stop on the schedule. (this experience is not required, but beneficial)
• Self-motivated and able to work by yourself while still reporting to a supervisor
• Detail oriented, able to perform multiple tasks efficiently
• Positive attitude while working even when things are difficult
• Desire to learn. This position requires a constant willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic. The harder you work the more you will achieve, and the more opportunities will be available to you as you grow
• Communication skills and professionalism will be required to work together with customers to help their trees
• High levels of honesty and integrity
• Arizona drivers license, clean driving record, and safe driving skills. Your motor vehicle record will be reviewed to determine if you are a safe and responsible driver
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Applicator or pest control license is a plus, but not required (if you do not already have this, we will pay for you to get your applicator license)
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• 401k