Plant Health Care Technician | Naperville, IL

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Naperville, IL
Company:

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Naperville, IL

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 220617

Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

  • Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
  • Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest prone areas.
  • Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
  • Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
  • Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

  • Love of the outdoors
  • Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping
  • Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology
  • Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire
  • Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
  • Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
  • Group Health Plan
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
  • Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
  • Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour
  • all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Posted 2026-04-03

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