Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts

Billerica, MAFull time
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Pay
$23 to $33
an hour
Location
Billerica, MA
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 8
11 days ago
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About the company

Bartlett Tree Experts

Environmental services · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

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What you'll do

  • Treat trees and shrubs using prescribed methods, apply pesticides and fertilizers safely, communicate with clients, and maintain equipment and records.
  • Drive to properties and work on a tree care crew during the off-season.

What you need

  • A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
  • Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
  • Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
  • Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required
  • Education: a bachelor's degree

Key skills

Commercial Pesticide Applicator LicenseValid driver's licenseclean motor vehicle recordidentify trees and shrubs

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Perks

  • Advancement opportunities
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • life, and disability insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Industry credential/license pay increases
  • Boot reimbursement

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Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist Location US-MA-Billerica Type Regular Full-Time ID 2026-36125 Category Plant Health Care Overview If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development. We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters that have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. Benefits $23.00 - $33.00 per hour A safety-first culture and professional workplace Advancement opportunities - we promote from within Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401k retirement plan Paid time off and holidays Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment Boot reimbursement up to $150 Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett . Responsibilities To ensure your success, we provide hands-on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in: Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery) Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season Qualifications A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors Ability to pass a criminal background check Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare! Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. Location : Name Billerica Location : State/Province MA Category Plant Health Care Latest Post Date: englishcareers 10/5/2026 Type Regular Full-Time Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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