Plant Health Care Technician

Reports To: Plant Health Care Coordinator

Compensation: $35 – $40 per hour (based on experience)

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
  • Interact with clients and provide education on applications when information is requested
  • Assist the Plant Health Care Coordinator/Management 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 managers efficiently and promptly
  • Collaborate closely with 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 teams from all departments with winter responsibilities
  • Support PHC operations with air spading and root pruning services
  • Assist the team with accounts receivable support, client requests, and issue resolution
  • Review contracts and schedule applications in the calendar to ensure all contracted services are completed and recommend additional services if required

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)
  • Flexible schedule for work to accommodate weather, longer hours/work week during peak period of applications

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