Plant Health Care Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate and maintain one spray truck in a safe and efficient mannerDiagnose tree and shrub health issues and recommend appropriate treatments or applicationsCollect leaf, root, tissue, and soil samples for laboratory testing and analysisMonitor Plant Health Care (PHC) conditions at farms and perform necessary applicationsMeet with clients and identify opportunities to recommend and upsell additional servicesAssist the Plant Health Care Coordinator with tracking and maintaining all required DEC documentation and filingsMaintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment across all facilitiesPrepare client reports and communicate updates with fellow SEC managersCollaborate closely with SEC managers to ensure client properties and gardens are maintained to the highest standardsDevelop and manage the annual PHC calendarCreate and maintain off-season schedules and support SEC teams with winter responsibilitiesSupport PHC operations with air spading and root pruning servicesBe available to meet with clients as needed, including SaturdaysAssist the back office with accounts receivable support, client requests, and issue resolutionReview contracts and schedule applications in the calendar to ensure all contracted services are completedREQUIREMENTS Ability to obtain OMRI certification for orchard careAbility to obtain Aquatic Pesticide CertificationISA Certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)