Plant Health Care Technician (ST LOUIS AREA)

Plant Health Care Technician (ST LOUIS AREA)

Employer: BrightView. Description The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We’re looking for a Plant Health Care Technician. Can you picture yourself here? THE PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $22-$25 PER HOUR AND PAY DECISIONS ARE MADE AT THE TIME OF AN OFFER OF EMPLOYEMENT. THEY ARE BASED ON PREVIOUS APPLICABLE WORK EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS ANY LICNESES/CERTIFIFCATION YOUR MAY HAVE. Here’s what you’d do: We’re currently seeking a motivated, team-oriented professional to work as a Plant Health Care Technician. This is a challenging year-round position requiring a desire to work outdoors, knowledge of plant I.D., pests and diseases, as well as practical experience in spraying, fertilization and IPM. You will be applying control measures and fertilization applications to trees and shrubs on our commercial maintenance properties. As a PHC you will scout, diagnose, treat sites and provide feedback to your project director on pest populations, disease stresses and plant health. You’d be responsible for: - Applying fertilizers and pesticides to lawns according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions - Driving company vehicle to customer locations - Responding on a timely basis to customer requests - Completing required production forms and customer instructions - Performing a daily five-minute, 360 degree inspection of truck and equipment before taking the vehicle out on the road and upon return - Maintaining vehicle and equipment cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have: - Ability to become a licensed spray operator - Excellent communication skills, leadership potential and an aptitude to train - Ability to work effectively in a team environment - Ability to communicate with and serve multiple clien