Commercial Lawncare Spray Technician | Columbus, OH | Spring 2026
10 days ago
Columbus
Job Description Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Locations: Columbus, OH Additional Locations: . Work Site: On Site Req ID: 219299 Position Overview The CLS Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for fertilization, integrated pest management, and weed and fungi controls for trees, shrubs, and lawns on client properties using various equipment including spray and injection tools, while providing excellent customer service; and safely operating vehicles and equipment. This is a seasonal position, depending on the regional location. Job Duties • Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to client properties using various equipment., • Measure, mix, and prepare chemical solutions for trees, shrubs, and lawns., • Follow work order specifications and maintain proper documentation, including pesticide labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)., • Inspect worksites for underground utilities and installations, and set up traffic control and vehicle safety measures., • Diagnose plant diseases and determine appropriate treatments., • Operate and maintain sprayer equipment, including loading materials, filling tanks, and ensuring machinery efficiency., • Adhere to safety regulations, use safety equipment, and safely handle materials., • Perform site clean-up and maintenance tasks., • Communicate with clients about diagnoses and treatments., • Must be at least 18 years of age to work in the field., • Must be at least 21 years of age to operate equipment as a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment., • Valid Driver’s License. Class B CDL valuable, but not required., • Successful completion in the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Technician training program as a plant heath care technician or the ability to obtain qualification within 90 days of hire., • Ability to complete required safety courses., • Applicator licenses acquired as necessary per state requirements., • Group health plans*, • Short-term and long-term disability insurance*, • Life insurance*, • Paid parental leave, • 401k with up to a 4% company match**, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount, • Holidays and paid time off*, • Payroll savings plan*, • Charitable matching gift program*, • Employee referral bonus program*, • Employee Educational Scholarship*, • Davey Family Scholarship*, • 20% discount on all Davey services*, • Cell phone discounts*, • Vehicle purchase discount program*, • Plus, so much more! 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 . Employment Type: Permanent Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: None