Plant Healthcare Technician - DCPS

DCPS is a rapidly growing provider of commercial property services to 1,000+ clients across Colorado. During the past 10 years, we’ve grown from 10 employees to over 500 and offer tremendous long-term career advancement opportunities for our employees. We’ve been named a “Best Place to Work” in the State of Colorado and in addition to long-term job security, we offer competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits across all of our divisions.

Our Landscaping division is a cross-functional team of certified horticulturists, arborists, plant health and irrigation specialists working to ensure high-quality services to our clients. We’re growing rapidly and looking for long-term landscape professionals across all these specialties. If you’re looking for a career in landscaping, we’d love to speak with you!

We are looking for top talent!

As a Plant Health Care Specialist, 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 in all weather conditions
• Ability to obtain a Qualified Operator or Qualified Supervisor License
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
• Degree or Certificate 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

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off