Plant Health Care Technician (Pontiac area) MDARD licenses required

Plant Health Care Technician (Pontiac Area)

Location : Pontiac, MI, United States

The pay range for this role is $25-$30 per hour and pay decisions are made at the time of an offer of employment. They are based on previous applicable work experience as well as any licenses / certification you may have.

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?

This role requires MDARD vegetation and tree related pesticide licenses - the minimum required is CORE, RIGHT OF WAY, 3A 3B & 6 - TREE LICENSES PREFERRED.

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 :

Here's what to know about working here :

Here at BrightView, we're as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though we're the nation's leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home. If you're looking to join a team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there's no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

Growing Everyday

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like :

Start Your Bright New Career Journey

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and / or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and / or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

It's Not Just a Team. It's One BrightView.