Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Kent, OH
Additional Locations: Davey's SEED Campus
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 222021
Position Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a full-time research technician for the 2026 field season. The Davey Tree Expert Company is the North American leader in residential tree care, utility right-of-way management, commercial landscape services, and urban forestry / natural resource consulting with operations throughout the US and Canada. The Davey Institute is responsible for research and development, environmental programs, technical support, and education and training for all of Davey’s North American operations.
Job Duties
- Implementation and data collection of research projects
- Plot maintenance- including weeding, mulching, mowing, string trimming, etc.
- Plant care in field, nursery and greenhouse settings
- Tree planting, pruning, watering, pest control, etc.
- Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers
- Report writing
Qualifications
Required:
- B.S. or equivalent in horticulture, plant pathology, entomology or related field.
- Experience in horticulture, plant and landscape maintenance, or greenhouse production
- Ability/willingness to use zero turn mower, string trimmers, irrigation systems and power tools.
- Familiarity with study design
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Reliable means to commute to work in Kent, Ohio.
Desired:
- Pesticide applicators license or willingness to obtain one
- Experience with performing statistical analysis using R, SAS, or other analytical programs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
