PLANT HEALTH CARE (PHC) TECH
Plant Health Care Tech
Job Description
This is an intermediate level position requiring completion of all of the requirements of PHC Apprentice. He/she will be expected to receive work orders for the PHC manager and be required to perform all TARGET spray operations without supervision.
Required Skills
- Ability to perform all target Spray applications:
- Correct selection of Chemicals
- Correct Mixing Procedures
- Correct Application Procedure
- Ability to perform proper Macro-Micro Injections
- Ability to perform soil remediation:
- Vertical Mulching With the Air-Spade™
- Radial Trenching With the Air Spade™
- Deep Root Soil injection
- Understand Compost Tea:
- Benefits
- Brewing
- Application
- Possesses good working knowledge of all spray equipment
- Ability to perform root pruning:
- Mechanical
- Air-spade
- Introduction to IPM Scouting
- Possesses a general knowledge of common tree and shrub identification
- Begin ISA Certified Arborist Process
- Ability to perform hose repair onsite
- Complete CDL Process
Additional Skills
- IPM Short Course from UMD
- CPH-IPM
Plant Health Care Tech Apprentice
Job Description
This is an entry level position requiring completion of all of the requirements of PHC Laborer. The individual will assist the PHC/IPM Tech with PHC operations under supervision and must have a basic understanding of spray operations.
Required Skills
- Ability to perform duties of PHC Laborer
- Begin to learn mixing procedures according to the product label
- Ability to assist PHC/IPM Technician with applications under supervision
- Begin training and study for VA Applicator card
- Properly fill out application reports
- Ability to learn tree identification
- Introduction Tree Preservation concepts
- Introduction to Arboricultural/Horticultural concepts
- Be aware of proper empty container disposal
- Introduction to hose repair procedures
- Continue CDL Process (Taken exam at least once)
Other Qualifications
- IPM Short Course from UMD
- CPH-IPM
