Plants Health Care Specialist in Plymouth

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Position overview

The Plant Health Care Technician plays a critical role in the successful management of plant material throughout our portfolio of high-end residential landscapes throughout Southern New England.

This position is responsible for completing daily assigned tasks with a focus on efficiency, quality, and safety where communication and problem-solving in real time are a necessity.

Ideal candidates will have hands‑on Plant Health Care experience, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to time and resource management.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based position requiring physical work, attention to detail, and the ability to be self‑motivated as this is primarily an independent role.

JOB / DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plant Health Care Technician duties and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Diagnose insect, disease, and fertility issues on a wide variety of trees and shrubs
• Perform applications to improve and maintain the health of plant material using both pesticides and organic materials
• Adhere to best Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
• Communicate needs of trees and shrubs on specific properties to Field Production Manager and/or Account Managers
• Routine care and regular calibration of spray truck equipment to ensure accurate applications
• Be adept at following EPA labels and correctly mixing spray tanks for necessary applications each day
• Enter in detailed notes regarding each application including record of material usage and time into handheld device
• Assist with ornamental tree pruning when needed
• Follow a route to efficiently visit multiple properties each day and effectively complete tasks at each property
• Utilize strong time management skills to follow and adjust daily schedules as needed to meet project deadlines and productivity goals.
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds company quality standards and adheres to industry’s best practices.
• JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Must possess valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Must possess current MA and/ or RI Pesticide Licenses or ability to obtain them prior to employment
• Field experience with comparable positions is much preferred
• Degree relevant to the field (plant pathology, arboriculture, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Willingness to work in all types of weather (heat, rain, cold, snow, etc.)
• Willingness to work some Saturdays as workload and weather during busiest times of year may dictate
• A strong passion for and dedication to enhancing and managing the quality of the plant material on the properties we maintain

Skills / Competencies

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Self‑starter with ability to stay motivated working independently or part of a team
• Basic math skills
• Team player with positive attitude and proven ability to work hard in a fast‑paced environment
• Urgency to grow and improve
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Proactive, self‑motivated, innovative, collaborative, problem solver

Physical Requirements

• Physical agility required to access all areas of properties and landscape sites, assist in manual labor, and lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The Perks
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Perk Spot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
• Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed.

Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range

$25-$35

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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