Current Opening:

Plant Health Care Technician

Plant Health Care Technician works closely with Applications Department Manager on daily routine, routes, special assignments for plant and tree treatments, spot spraying, soil testing and soil amending. This team member is expected to have knowledge of native trees and shrubs, willingness to get the job done and a learning attitude. Responsibilities include scouting for problems in client landscapes and developing treatment plans; including, but not limited to, horticultural oil treatments, insecticides, deep root fertilization, other systemic injections and related tree/shrub treatments following IPM protocols.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Valid driver’s license, no points.
• Drive Box Truck with self contained spraying equipment
• Pesticide Operators License required – as soon as practical
• Pesticide License preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Pesticide Safety and Handling
• Basic knowledge of Tree and Shrub ID to our local area
• Degree in horticulture, landscape management preferred but not required.
• 1 year practical industry experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Team Player
• Good communication skills

Hourly Rate based on experience

Employment at Farmside Landscape & Design Inc. is a full service landscape contractor providing landscape maintenance, lawn care, plant health care, landscape design and installation services in the tri-state are for over 30 years.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Matching 401K at 4%
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Saturday and overtime work
• Stable Work Schedule
• Advancement possibilities
• Quality reputation with solid client base
• Educational opportunities
• Friendly, committed team of co-workers

Looking for a job that:

• Utilizes your current skills while developing new ones?

• Has an environment that’s supportive and challenges you to be your best?

• Is part of an industry that affords a variety of opportunities & professional pathways?

• Includes work that’s creative, dynamic & connects you to people and nature?

• Provides you with the incredible sense of accomplishment that comes with seeing the tangible results of your efforts & how they’ve made someone happy?

Then consider joining the Farmside Family!

Create

You’ll be able to create a career you’ll be proud of, working with some of the most well-respected and renowned industry leaders. These individuals will inspire you to tap into your own vision and ambition to achieve and maintain the highest level of quality standards and excellence in everything you do. There’s nothing like the feeling of knowing you’ve exceeded your client’s expectations while meeting your own personal goals. Each completed job brings with it the satisfaction of knowing you’ve maximized the potential of someone’s property, providing an outdoor space they’ll enjoy with their family and friends for years to come.

Enjoy

Enjoy working with motivated teammates. Everyone at Farmside takes pride knowing that they’re part of a premier organization that produces exceptional results. You’ll be challenged to push yourself to grow in ways you might never have expected. Our environment is fun and supportive, with weekly company-wide meetings and some awesome cook-outs!

Learn

Take advantage of paid certification and continuing education at Farmside, where we partner with Rutgers University and the National Association of Landscape Professionals to help you expand your knowledge about your craft and certify your professional status. We’re big supporters of elevating the level of professionalism of our industry, and encourage all of our employees to make the most of every available educational opportunity.

Benefit

At Farmside, our benefits package leads the way among all other area landscapers. You’ll enjoy paid time off for vacation, health benefits that include dental coverage, plus a matched-contribution 401K, so you can save for the future – and we can help!

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