Employment Type : Full-Time
AKA is HIRING! AKA Tree Service is a quality-oriented organization, specializing in Tree Removal, Emergency Storm Service and Tree Trimming for the greater Atlanta area. Plant Health Care Technician/ Handyman This is a dual role position- The primary function of the Plant Health Care Technician (PHC Tech) is to accomplish tasks such as fertilizing, treating, and injecting trees and shrubs. PHC Tech’s commonly also perform trunk crown excavations and soil root therapy using large volumes of compressed air and soil amendments. Training for these tasks include learning about safe work procedures, small equipment operation, hydraulic sprayer operation, safe driving procedures, secure chemical mixing practices, and moderate to advanced knowledge in arboriculture. PHC Techs may also be required to assist other departments as needed based on workload and schedule. The above task work procedures and safe work practices are required to fulfill our clients' needs. The applicator's actions are all directed toward satisfying the client, the Sales Arborist, and the General Manager, while at the same time maintaining a safe, efficient, and productive operation. Job performance abilities include the following: Maintain a safe work environment Ability to learn new skills Communicate with other crew members effectively (hear verbal instructions, sometimes from a few hundred feet away) Work in adverse weather conditions, i.e. cold, heat, rain, snow Lift heavy objects sometimes weighing 75 pounds or more Sometimes work standing on uneven ground for long periods of time During the months of March- November you will perform plant health care treatment operations as follows: Handyman Benefits: Schedule: Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour Benefits: Schedule: Work Location: Company's website: Work Remotely: