Do You Love Helping Plants Thrive?

Plant Health Care Technician at Rancho Coastal

San Diego, CA - Full Time / Year Round

Live, work, and play in the beautiful San Diego!

As a plant health care technician, you’ll help trees, shrubs, and native landscapes thrive by supporting their health and well-being with targeted treatments. You’ll spend your days being active outside while working in the most beautiful vistas throughout San Diego, many of which are seldom seen by the general public. If you’re new to the job, we will train you to be an expert in the field. If you already have experience, we will reward you for your experience and help you take it to the next level and add to any certifications you already have.

Each day, you will be responsible for safe delivery of PHC services including fertilizing trees and providing other forms of preventative care, monitoring pests and controlling them with prescribed treatments, and helping control noxious/invasive weeds in turf and native landscapes. You will also be responsible for driving and operating one of our plant health care vehicles. And most importantly, you’ll be a part of an extraordinary team of individuals.

Pay depends on experience and we offer ample opportunity to increase your wage and grow professionally through in-house and outside training that we will pay for and pay you to complete! Sound good?

The Basics

Employer: Rancho Coastal
Location: San Diego, CA
Status: Full-Time/Year-Round
Skill Level: Entry Level
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

What You'll Be Doing

Performing plant health care treatments including spray applications, deep root injections, and noxious weed treatments
Communicating with clients in the field and our operations team to provide the highest level of customer service
Performing daily inspections of equipment and vehicles to ensure PHC trucks and equipment are prepared, filled, and refueled for each workday
Performing basic maintenance of equipment and tools
Preparing and maintaining records of pesticide/herbicide use, as well as tracking forms, work orders, and equipment maintenance records
Preparing and posting public notices for pesticide applications or PHC treatments
Preparing pesticide sprays and other PHC solutions for treatments
Driving specialized PHC trucks to various work sites

This is a sampling of responsibilities. A complete job description will be provided during the hiring process.

Where You Will Work

You will perform services for a wide variety of clients in diverse locations from private gardens and backyards, to public spaces, or remote areas
The 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.
Some of your time will be spent indoors to complete paperwork, and attend meetings and trainings

What You Need To Bring To The Table

A strong work ethic, positive attitude, humility, personal integrity, and desire to grow personally and professionally
Physical fitness and ability to work outside at all times in all weather conditions are required. Duty modifications may be made during specific seasons throughout the year.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Communication skills
Safe work habits
Multitasking skills
Ability to work well with others
Valid Drivers license and clean driving record
Ability to Speak and Write in English
Minimum Education: High School Diploma
Must be a legal citizen or allowed to work in the US

The following is preferred but not required:
Experience operating machinery and equipment such as wood chippers and stump grinders
Bilingual speaking in English and Spanish

How We Will Support You And Your Aspirations

Competitive Pay
Paid Sick Time & Vacation accrual
Incentive Bonus
Health, Dental & Vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
All PPE safety equipment supplied
All tools provided
Friendly & fun work culture

Additionally:

Safety is important to us! Daily/weekly meetings & training
Do you want to be ISA certified? We pay for it!
Do you want your CDL? We pay for that too!
Not from San Diego? We can help!

Our Core Values

Rancho Coastal was founded in 2012 and we have experienced exponential growth each year since then. We strive each day to raise the standards of the arboriculture industry by providing an experience that goes above and beyond expectations for both our customers and employees. We have built our business around these Core Values that guide our every action and decision:

Integrity – We live in accordance with our deepest values, we are honest with everyone, and always keep our word. We are genuine.
Respect – We treat each other and our customers with kindness, respect, and sensitivity. We value everyone’s contributions in all aspects of the business. We check our egos at the door.
Teamwork – One dream, one team. We recognize and support each other’s talents. We all have a part to play. By working together, we can achieve exceptional results.
Training & Knowledge – We support all Rancho Coastal employees with any training necessary so they can perform their job safely, efficiently and with confidence.
Quality & Customer Service – We have a passion for understanding and exceeding our customers’ expectations. We deliver quality and excellence in all that we do1

How To Apply

Are you ready to develop your roots here in the San Diego with a company that values 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 click on the link below to download our application, then email us your resume and a cover letter. And if you don’t have a resume, don’t worry, just shoot us an email or call 619-847-4225.

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There is no substitute for experience, knowledge & training in providing superior tree care and customer service.

ISA Certified Arborist

To earn an ISA Certified Arborist credential, you must be trained and knowledgeable in all aspects of arboriculture – as accredited by the American National Standards Institute, meeting and exceeding ISO 17024. You must also adhere to the ISA Code of Ethics.

Certified Safety Pro

TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) program is the only safety credentialing program in the industry and ensures good communication skills, strong instructional skills & model behavior that leads to a safer work environment.

TCIA Accreditation

The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is America’s oldest and most respected tree-care trade association. Accreditation helps consumers confidently identify qualified tree care companies who conduct business in a safe, legal and ethical manner.

At Rancho Coastal, we practice in accordance with International Society of Arboriculture standards. Industry standards for proper pruning, removal, and safety continue to evolve over the years – and we adhere to them without exception.

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