Pesticide Applicator

Additional Locations: N/A

Primary Locations: Alberta, Calgary, 4019 23rd Street NE, T2E 6T3

Requisition ID: 202868

Position Overview

The incumbent will be responsible for several different aspects as a Landscaper for our customers and clients in both the public and private sector, mainly properly mixing and applying herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides to trees, lawns, shrubs, or botanical crops.

Job Duties

• Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.
• Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
• Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.
• Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
• 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).
• Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in Hardscape and Softscape.
• Alberta Landscape Pesticide License.
• Strong knowledge of pesticide applications, spray feeding and basic lawn maintenance.
• Strong shrub and plant identification skills.
• Must be able to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Valid Drivers' license.
  
  

Additional Information

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP program.
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks!
  
  

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 of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. 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.

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