Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician

$1,000 hiring bonus!

Carolina Tree Care is seeking an entry-level or experienced Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician. Being 100% employee-owned, we want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. Enjoy a career with opportunity where your office is the outdoors, and you have a new view every day! Learn more about us at carolinatree.com and our parent company, Lewis Tree Service, at lewistree.com

This is a hybrid role involving both PHC and general tree care (GTC) responsibilities - i.e., also assisting with tree removals, large tree pruning, and/or stump grinding. We are just getting started with PHC in the Triangle area, so initially the role will average about 50% PHC work and 50% GTC work. However, given our aggressive PHC growth plans, the goal is for the role to become entirely PHC-based over time.

Who you are...

Open-Minded: open to new ideas, willing to listen and observe, humble

Love the Outdoors: enjoys varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous

Self-Motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to "do what it takes"

Adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible

Collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up

What you'll do...

Identify common central NC trees and shrubs

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat insect and disease problems on trees and shrubs

Mix and apply pesticides/fertilizers in accordance with all applicable laws while using proper personal protective equipment

Perform tree and shrub care treatments using drench, soil injection, trunk injection, spray, and broadcast techniques

Perform soil remediation and root pruning services

Plant small trees and shrubs on occasion

Prune small trees and shrubs using hand tools

Provide excellent customer service via good communication, appropriate customer education, and quality work

Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work zone

Properly maintain and operate Company equipment

Drive a Company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day

Complete work orders electronically using industry-specific software and apps

Additional duties as assigned, including assisting GTC crews in performing removals, pruning, and/or stump grinding as needed

What you'll need...

1-2 years of relevant experience is desired, but not required

Relevant associate degree or higher is a plus, but not required

ISA-certified arborist helpful, but not required

NC and/or SC commercial ground applicator's pesticide license(s) OR obtained within 120 days of hire (Company paid)

A valid driver's license and medical certification for the Company vehicle being operated; CDL not required

The ability to work independently and with a high degree of autonomy for a large percentage of your day

The ability to work outdoors year-round, including during sometimes inclement weather conditions

The ability to perform physical labor such as lifting 50 lbs to shoulder height

The ability to walk on uneven terrain while carrying equipment and/or supplies

The ability to operate two-handed equipment (chain saw, pole saw, backpack sprayer, spreader, etc.)

The ability to pass a drug test and comply with the Company's alcohol and drug policy

The ability to work overtime as needed

We offer...

$1,000 hiring bonus!

$22.00 - $26.00/hr; commensurate with relevant experience, education, and/or qualifications

Employee stock ownership plan; we are 100% employee-owned

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Paid time off

Paid training & certifications

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement & savings plans options

Employee assistance program

Lewis Tree Service (Carolina Tree Care) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service's practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.