Plant Health Care Technician (Phc) at Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation - Columbus – Columbus, Ohio

Looking for a hands-on outdoor career with real growth potential? We are hiring a Plant Health Care Technician to join our expanding team. This full-time role offers market-competitive pay aligned to local conditions and experience, full benefits, paid training, and support toward professional certifications.

You’ll work directly with trees and plants, diagnosing health concerns, applying treatments, and helping clients protect their landscapes—all while being mentored by experienced arborists in a values-driven, safety-first environment.

If you’re ready to build a career in arboriculture - not just punch a clock - we encourage you to apply today!
Compensation:

$21 - $26 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Record services, treatments, and observations using company systems
• Maintain and operate equipment, vehicles, and tools according to safety standards
• Inspect and assess tree and plant health in residential and commercial settings
• Identify pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies and apply appropriate treatments
• Communicate treatment plans and recommendations professionally with clients

Qualifications:

• Interest in long-term career growth and professional certifications
• Ability to work outdoors year-round and perform physical tasks
• 1+ year of experience in plant health care, tree care, or landscape maintenance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred; certification support provided if not yet obtained

• ODA 6a Pesticide License preferred or willingness to obtain in 6 months

About Company

At Ahlum & Arbor, we’re not just in the tree care business—we’re in the people and preservation business. As a second-generation, family-owned company rooted in Columbus, Ohio, we specialize in high-quality tree preservation, driven by science and guided by values. Our culture is built on integrity, professionalism, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We believe in doing what’s right, even when it’s hard, and investing in our people so they can grow as professionals and as leaders. If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want to be part of a team where your work matters and your growth is supported—you might have just found your place. Come build something bigger than all of us, together.

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