Plant Health Care Technician 1

Full Job Description:

• Employer: Ceres Landcare, LLC

• Location: Eagle County, Colorado

• Status: Full Time, Seasonal- Spring/Summer/Fall

• Salary: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour, depending on experience

• Description: Plant Health Care Technician 1 is achieved having earned a Certified Operator license from the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture. Plant Health Care Technician 1 is responsible for the efficient and appropriate application of pesticides to address plant health care issues as identified by a staff arborist or plant health care coordinator. Successful candidates must be physically fit and utilize all appropriate safety protective equipment to adhere to the company’s safety policies.

Supervised By: Plant Health Care Operations Supervisor

Essential Job Elements:

• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.

• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service.

• Drive specialized PHC trucks.

• Practice various PHC treatments such as: fertilization, soil amendments, pest and disease control measures.

• Perform deep root injections, watering, and other PHC services.

• Utilize environmentally friendly products to perform PHC treatments.

• Prepare/mix pesticide sprays and other PHC solutions for treatments.

• Assist in scheduling PHC treatments with Operations Supervisor.

• Provide diagnostics and recommendations for biotic and abiotic conditions affecting trees and shrubs.

• Perform prescribed integrated pest management and fertilization of trees and shrubs using spray, granular and injected products.

• Assist tree crews performing tree removals, tree pruning, and stump grinding operations, as needed.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Equipment, Machine and Tool Use:

• Choose and load necessary daily equipment.

• Perform daily inspections of equipment and vehicles.

• Utilize specialized mechanical instruments such as: an air spade, skid steer, stump grinder, root exploration devices, and root pruners.

• Perform basic maintenance of equipment and tools used.

• Ensure PHC trucks are prepared, filled, and refueled for each workday.

Safe Work Practices:

• Choose and inspect personal protective equipment.

• Inspect worksites and identify risks.

• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

• Participates regularly in all job site safety meetings.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare and maintain records of pesticide use and monitoring forms, work orders, and equipment maintenance records.

• Prepare and post public notices for pesticide applications or PHC treatments.

• Provide customers with PHC information when necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Ceres Landcare performs services for a wide variety of clients in diverse locations from private gardens and backyards, to public spaces, or remote areas.

• Majority of work time is spent in the field operating machinery or hand tools, performing PHC/arboricultural services, clean-up, and being courteous to customers.

• Physical fitness and ability to work outside is required, with duty modification during specific seasons throughout the year.

• Office work and time needed to complete paperwork and attend meetings/training.

• Limited work in wind, rain and snow weather conditions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma.

• A valid driver’s license and clean MVR.

• Education/Training in Arboriculture or PHC an asset.

• Ability to wear appropriate PPE.

• Valid Colorado Certified Operator pesticide license or equivalent required.

• Familiar with Plant I.D. and treatment options an asset.

• Proficient at local tree identification (native and ornamental) and tree physiology.

• Proficient at diagnosing common biotic and abiotic tree and landscape issues.

• Ability to work, travel, and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather when required.

• Ability to successfully complete continuing education extension courses and obtain other industry specific licenses and certifications.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays after 90 Days

• 401K plan after 1,000 hours of employment

• All PPE safety equipment supplied

• Education/Professional development supplied

• Company issued cell phone

How to Apply:

view us online at www.cereslandcare.com

970-328-6080

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Plant Health Care: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations