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Plant Health Care Technician

Location: Surrey, BC
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Are you ready to sink your roots into a company that will recognize you for the special skills and attributes you have to offer? Do you like the idea of working outside, sometimes at a height with a perspective many do not have the privilege of witnessing? How about the thought of working along side like-minded industry professionals who will literally show you the ropes of arboriculture?

We’re local! BC Plant Health Care prides itself on being a team of highly motivated, educated, and dedicated professionals who are committed to keeping it green, one tree at a time™. Over the past 17 years, the company has grown and adapted to the ever-changing urban environments of BC while proudly remaining a locally owned and operated business.

We love green! BC Plant Health Care has been recognized by the BBB and local communities as being a truly green company, incorporating eco-friendly techniques and approaches into our daily operations. This is achieved through initiatives like our company car pool program or live green roof. We also volunteer by planting trees, distributing saplings, and educating the public about the importance and benefits of trees. 

We want you! If you are looking to kick-start a fulfilling, exciting, challenging - but rewarding, career at a company that will support your personal and professional growth, please apply with your resume and cover letter to arborcareer@bcplanthealthcare.com ! We thank all those who apply, however only those who are requested for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits:

• $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Self-Directed Benefits Including Medical & Dental
• Vacation/Holidays
• Safety Allowance
• Education/Professional Development Allowance
• BCPHC supplies all climbing gear
• Safety Allowance for boots & chainsaw pants
• Employee Car-Pool Program.

Purpose:

Assists the Plant Health Care (PHC) department in delivering PHC treatments, occasional arboriculture work, while providing the highest performance in safety, quality, efficiency, and customer service when required.

Specific Duties:

The PHC Technician will have a variety of duties to perform daily, varying by the type of work being done at each given site.  The main priorities are to perform various PHC treatments, pest/disease control measures, maintain detailed and accurate reporting, and perform arboricultural duties during specific seasons throughout the year.  

Plant Health Care

• Drive specialized PHC trucks to various work sites around the Lower Mainland.
• Practice various PHC treatments such as: fertilization, soil amendments, pest and disease control measures.
• Perform soil compaction alleviation.
• Perform deep root injections, watering, and other PHC services.
• Utilize environmentally friendly products to perform PHC treatments.
• Prepare pesticide sprays and other PHC solutions for treatments.
• Assist in scheduling PHC treatments with PHC Manager.

Equipment, Machine and Tool Use

• Choose and load necessary daily equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and vehicles.
• Utilize specialized mechanical instruments such as: an air spade, skid steer, stump grinder, root exploration devices, and root pruners.
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment and tools used.
• Ensure PHC trucks are prepared, filled, and refueled for each work day.

Safe Work Practices

• Choose and inspect personal protective equipment.
• Inspect worksites and identify risks.
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare and maintain impeccable records of personal pesticide use and monitoring forms, work orders, and equipment maintenance records.
• Prepare and post public notices for pesticide applications or PHC treatments.
• Provide customers with PHC information when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma is an asset.
• Education/Training in Arboriculture or PHC an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Horticulture/Arboriculture.
• Current or will obtain shortly after hire: BC Pesticide Applicator Certificate for Landscape and/or Industrial Vegetation Management.
• Familiar with Plant I.D. and treatment options.
• ISA Certified Arborist is an asset or will pursue
• WHMIS Certificate.
• Class 5 Drivers Licence is required and Air Brakes Endorsement is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• BCPHC performs services for a wide variety or clients all year around in diverse locations from private gardens and backyards, to public spaces, or remote areas.
• Majority of work time is spent in the field operating machinery or hand tools, performing PHC/arboricultural services, clean-up, and being courteous to customers.
• Physical fitness and ability to work outside is required year around, with duty modification during specific seasons throughout the year.
• Office work and time needed to complete paperwork, and attend meetings/training.

Income:

• $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

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