Plant Health Care Team Member

Are you looking to build real skills, work outdoors, and learn a trade with long-term career potential?

Tree Specialists is growing our Plant Health Care (PHC) team and we’re hiring motivated individuals who want to work hard, learn, and be part of a professional tree care company. Whether you’re looking for seasonal outdoor work or a year-round career path in arboriculture, we have an opportunity for you.

You don’t need years of experience to apply just a valid driver’s license, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude..

This role focuses on applying treatments that protect trees and shrubs from insects and disease, and provides nutrition through fertilization.

• Enjoys outdoor work
• May have lawn care or landscape application experience
• Likes the idea of a seasonal role
• Prefers active, independent workdays

What You’ll Do

• Apply plant health treatments using spray equipment and soil injection tools
• Monitor properties for signs of insects, disease, or stress
• Interact professionally with clients on-site
• Maintain clean, organized equipment and vehicles
• Complete required paperwork

What You’ll Learn

• Safe and proper use of PHC equipment
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles
• How to identify common tree and shrub species
• Recognition of common regional insect and disease issues
• How to earn your Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License

Benefits

Employees who work 30+ hours per week are considered full-time and become eligible for our benefits after just 30 days of employment. 

• Competitive pay with opportunities for 40+ hours per week 
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays for work-life balance 
• Overtime opportunities during storm cleanup and peak seasons 
• Long-term disability insurance (employer paid) 
• Short-term disability insurance (employer paid) 
• Basic life & AD&D insurance (employer paid) 
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match to help you save for the future
• Flexible Insurances Options: Employees can choose the health, dental, and vision plans that best fit their needs and budget, giving control over premiums and out-of-pocket costs. 

Health Insurance (Cigna Plans): Employees can choose the plan that works best for them and their families: 

• Cigna OAP (Open Access Plus) – broad provider access 
• Cigna OAP IN – in-network focused, lower out-of-pocket costs 
• Cigna HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan) – lower premiums with HSA compatibility 

 Dental Insurance (Cigna Plans): Flexible options to fit coverage needs and budget: 

• 2025 Cigna Dental PPO Low Plan – basic coverage at a lower premium 
• 2025 Cigna Dental PPO High Plan – enhanced coverage with higher benefits 

Vision Insurance (Cigna Plan): 

• 2025 Cigna Vision Plan – comprehensive coverage for exams, lenses, and frames 

Additional Optional Benefits 

• The option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) with $250 employer contribution if on a High-Deductible Health Plan, or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health, dental/vision, and dependent care.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking, transit, vanpool) 
• Legal assistance plan 
• Supplemental coverage options: critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance 

Join a team of certified professionals devoted to working with trees, each other, and the environment!