(LM) Plant Healthcare Technicia -Not Remote-Local residents

Job DescriptionPlant Healthcare Technicians work with the latest techniques for treating our fine landscape plant health care problems. As a PHC Technician, you will have the ability to identify different plants and shrubs, and indicators of possible plant health problems. You will evaluate, monitor and treat for insect and disease conditions as well as soil conditions. You will work closely with our team providing critical feedback and recommending the appropriate treatments to plant health care problems. We work hard at making sure our PHC Technicians are the best in the business, from getting the right people, to continually providing them with the resources, tools, and education they need to remain leaders in the industry.Duties And ResponsibilitiesDiagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental conditions. Evaluate and recommended treatment options. Ensure proper filling/mixing procedures and material dilution are followed. Understand and operate state-of-the-art equipment. Learn/understand insect & disease life cycles, plant biology, and soil biology. Perform accurate and timely record-keeping. Maintain a safe and controlled work environment. Adhere to company safety, state and local regulations. Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment. Maintain open communication with consulting Arborists and clients to provide feedback on plant health care issues. RequirementsOne plus year’s Plant Health Care or Integrated Pest Management experience. 2/4-year degree in arboriculture/horticulture, desiredAbility to identify the basic trees and shrubs common to the service areaPesticide Applicator's LicenseExcellent communication skills both written and verbal. Company DescriptionThe Laurel Group is a premier landscape design/build firm, located on the prestigious North Shore of Long Island, in historic Huntington Village and in the Hamptons. The Laurel Group is a family of companies, specializing in; designing and building sophisticated residential/commercial landscape projects, trend forward outdoor living design and furnishings, platinum level landscape maintenance, and tennis & sport court construction and maintenance. We pride ourselves on having earned the reputation as one of the finest firms on Long Island, with over 30 years of professional experience.The Laurel Group is a premier landscape design/build firm, located on the prestigious North Shore of Long Island, in historic Huntington Village and in the Hamptons. The Laurel Group is a family of companies, specializing in; designing and building sophisticated residential/commercial landscape projects, trend forward outdoor living design and furnishings, platinum level landscape maintenance, and tennis & sport court construction and maintenance. We pride ourselves on having earned the reputation as one of the finest firms on Long Island, with over 30 years of professional experience.