Plant Health Tech/Quality Controller

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:

• Drive large vehicle with one or more application tanks
• Mix chemicals for treatments
• Drag heavy applicator hose
• Carry backpack sprayers
• Move lawn and patio furniture
• Write notes on work orders and client leave-behinds
• Post pesticide application warning signs prior to applications
• Complete application record keeping
• Converse with clients

Handyman

• May encompass some plumbing, electrical, carpentry, gardening or hauling
• Clear common areas.
• Fix any safety hazards.
• Liaise with contractors and other workers.
• Clean up from Log truck when needed
• Determine tools and equipment needed for individual repair or maintenance jobs
• Proven experience as handyman.
• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment.
• Basic math skills.
• Good communication ability.
• Well-organized and apt in problem-solving
• Attention to detail.
• Basic carpentry work, asphalt repairs, drywall repair, faucet repair, light installation, fence repair, concrete repair, masonry work, insulation work, painting, trim work, plumbing updates, and stucco repairs.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• www.akatreeservice.com

Work Remotely:

• No