Plant Healthcare Tree and Shrub Technician

Job overview

The Plant Healthcare Tree and Shrub Technician works onsite in Sterling, VA, with the listed work location identified as Dulles, VA. Pay is $22–$31 per hour, depending on experience. The role supports Davey’s horticultural and environmental services and its client service work. The technician diagnoses plant health issues and performs prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs. Monitoring treatments and communicating with customers and supervisors helps support plant health and service outcomes.

What you'll do

• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas
• explain diagnoses and prescribed pest-control and fertilization services to customers
• perform fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools
• monitor results after application and communicate progress
• drive, use, maintain, and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

plant healthcare technician

tree and shrub care

fertilization

integrated pest management

pest diagnosis

spray and injection tools

customer communication

valid driver’s license

up to 25% travel

sterling va

dulles va

davey tree

$22–$31/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may receive paid time off and holidays, job-specific equipment and safety gear, 401(k) with company match, group health plan, employee referral bonus, career development program, scholarship program for employees’ children, and charitable matching gifts.

Why this role

A valid driver’s license is required. Horticulture or landscaping background and relevant pesticide licenses or certificates are preferred. Travel expectations are up to 25%. Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off and holidays, health coverage, 401(k) with company match, and career development support.

About the employer

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.