Plant Health Care Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate and maintain one spray truck in a safe and efficient manner Diagnose tree and shrub health issues and recommend appropriate treatments or applications Collect leaf, root, tissue, and soil samples for laboratory testing and analysis Monitor Plant Health Care (PHC) conditions at farms and perform necessary applications Meet with clients and identify opportunities to recommend and upsell additional services Assist the Plant Health Care Coordinator with tracking and maintaining all required DEC documentation and filings Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment across all facilities Prepare client reports and communicate updates with fellow SEC managers Collaborate closely with SEC managers to ensure client properties and gardens are maintained to the highest standards Develop and manage the annual PHC calendar Create and maintain off-season schedules and support SEC teams with winter responsibilities Support PHC operations with air spading and root pruning services Be available to meet with clients as needed, including Saturdays Assist the back office with accounts receivable support, client requests, and issue resolution Review contracts and schedule applications in the calendar to ensure all contracted services are completedREQUIREMENTS Ability to obtain OMRI certification for orchard care Ability to obtain Aquatic Pesticide CertificationISA Certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)