Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee Location US-RI-East Providence Type Regular Full-Time ID 2026-36509 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 entry-level 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 We offer competitive compensation, as well as: 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 hand on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee, you will play an important role in: Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including: 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 Interest in working outdoors year-round, performing manual labor 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 Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field OR prior experience working in the tree care industry if preferred but not required The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. Location : Name East Providence Location : State/Province RI Category Plant Health Care Latest Post Date: englishcareers 10/29/2026 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