Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee
About the job
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Interest in working outdoors year-round and performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License; the employer pays the examination cost and provides preparation assistance.
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science, or a related field, or prior experience working in the tree care industry.
- Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative.
- Communicate with clients regarding work performed during site visits.
- Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
- Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles, including hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery.
- Complete accurate daily record-keeping and reporting.
- Safely drive a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day.
- Work as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season.
- Learn to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs.
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
About the company
Bartlett Tree Experts provides tree and shrub care for residential and commercial properties. Services include inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect and disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing, and removals. How it works: skilled arborists assess trees and shrubs, then apply tailored treatments and maintenance—pruning to shape and improve health, fertilization and soil management to nourish roots, pest and disease control to protect vigor, lightning protection and cabling/bracing for risk mitigation, and removals when needed. How it differs: more than a century of experience and a comprehensive, full-service offering for both homes and businesses, covering preventive care, mitigation, and removal in one provider. Goal: help trees and shrubs stay healthy and beautiful assets on properties by giving them ongoing care and protection.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Connecticut
Founded
1907
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bartlett added Lee Gilman in March 2026 and Forest City Tree Protection in August.
- Revelio shows 915 active postings in 2026, signaling hiring demand and operational growth.
- The UK research site supports new product development and cross-border customer reach.
What critics are saying
- Davey and other rivals keep buying local operators, eroding Bartlett’s acquisition premium.
- OSHA flagged a WA referral on September 30, 2025, exposing field-safety scrutiny.
- If acquisition supply dries up, Bartlett’s expansion engine loses geographic momentum.
What makes Bartlett Tree Experts unique
- Bartlett’s 1926 research labs and 350-acre arboretum deepen diagnostic credibility.
- The company pairs scientific plant-health care with intensive arborist training and molecular testing.
- Its UK research laboratory and arboretum opened May 16, 2026, extending that edge.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Budget
- Training Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus