Plant Health Care Senior Technician

Company: West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

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West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA, Inc.) was established in 1972. Family-owned company provide a professional tree maintenance and management services for over 330 municipalities and public agencies throughout California and Arizona. A union company and industry leader in tree maintenance.

Is hiring for Plant Healthcare Senior Technician to work in Southern California cities like Santa Barbara County-San Diego County and Riverside/San Bernardino Counties and surrounding cities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide labor and skill toward completion of Plant Health Care (PHC) services. Under general supervision, responsible for PHC crew operations. Involves record keeping and maintenance of WCA property. Must possess a Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicators License (QAL) or Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC).

WORK HOURS

Typical working hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. five days per week. PHC Senior Technicians are expected to assist with overtime work and maintenance when necessary. Overtime will be compensated in accordance with company policy and applicable labor laws.

SALARY RANGE

Starting salary is $27.00 - $39.26 + Fringe Benefits $8.83

Total Compensation up to $49.09 per hour D.O.E.

COMPENSATION

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance (shared cost 50/50)
Pension/Annuity
Vacation/Holiday Pay
Paid Sick Time
Credit Union
End of Year Bonus

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma
Read, speak, and write English
Physically fit and pass pre-employment physical
Ability to pass company driving test
Reliable transportation
Ability to work in adverse conditions
Ability to complete job reports and required paperwork
Ability to evaluate crew performance
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship role

REGULAR JOB DUTIES

Maintain communication to PHC Manager and PHC Supervisor
Plan, manage and evaluate PHC crew operations
Handle pesticides and chemicals for PHC operations, including mixing for treatments.
Keep records on job status and chemical usage; keep a safe and clean pesticide storage area
Inspect and manage PHC equipment and other tools
Report any equipment malfunction, damage or industrial injury
Load and unload dump trucks with logs, brush, debris, and properly operate a wood/brush chipper
Safe utilization of chain saws and hand tools
Keep work area clean and orderly
Drives/Services/Inspects/Fuels/Cleans equipment and vehicles
File daily reports and receipts

REGULAR JOB DUTIES

Perform other duties as required such as storm emergency operations (after typical work hours)
Attend education seminars and safety meetings

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES RECOMMENDED

Valid Driver's License
Valid Commercial Class B Driver's License
ISA Certified Tree Worker and/or Arborist

CONTACTS

Crew members, Foreman, Supervisors, Area Managers, Management
General public, customers, inspectors, public agents, merchants, prospects



POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS

Hot, cold, dry & wet weather
Hazardous, dirty & noisy work areas
Working under pressure
Handling pest control chemicals

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Long periods of walking
Working on irregular surfaces
Standing
Lifting
Reaching
Carrying
Bending
Squatting
Stooping
Twisting

JOB CLASS

Class IV: Heavy physical stress on back. Outside craftsman involves frequent lifting (heavy) over 75 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, working above ground or on irregular surfaces.



WCA, Inc., has a collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

LiUNA (Labor International Union of North America) and its local affiliates. Rules regulating wages, hours and working conditions are determined by the terms of the CBA and applicable law.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online at www.wcainc.com and submit resume to wcahiring@wcainc.com

Inquiries Hiring Coordinator 800-521-3714.

E.O.E.

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