Plant Healthcare Technician

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING SERVICES

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of this position is to apply Plant Health Care (PHC) treatments according to label requirements, work order specifications and management directives. The T-1 can complete treatments according to professional standards of quality and safety as well as work in an efficient, organized manner. The proficient T-1 is self-directed and organized. They have an introductory understanding of application procedures that improve the health and appearance of plants and trees on client properties. PHC techs may be required to work off hours, including nights and early mornings. A T-1 works as a contributing member of the tree care team. Additionally, the T-1 can work autonomously, as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working as part of a team.

• Working autonomously

• Works according to company protocols and procedures

• Applies products according to label specifications, including techniques to minimize off- target application

• Performs PHC treatments that maintain healthy trees and plants for our clients.

• Job site set up, clean up, and organization.

• Stores chemicals in a neat, secure and orderly fashion in the vehicle and at the yard

• Keeps accurate and compliant records of chemicals and usage amounts for each job

• Daily equipment inspection and maintenance

• Equipment calibration

• Refers to the PHC calendar for Work Orders and job locations

• Ensure that the public that they might interact with in the work area will be safe

• Communicate effectively with other crew members and the public

• Communicate effectively with management team

MIMIMNUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

This is an entry-level position. The technician will receive comprehensive training to develop the necessary skills and competencies. An untrained technician typically requires one year of training to advance to the next level. Qualified candidates must either possess or be able to obtain an applicator's license in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

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