Plant Health Care (PHC) Specialist

Plant Health Care (PHC) Specialist

Evolve Landscaping is seeking a highly capable Spray Technician to help build, manage, and produce a dedicated Plant Health Care (PHC) division. This is not an entry-level production role — we are looking for a technician who wants to grow into leadership and take ownership of a developing service line.

If you are licensed, technically competent, operationally disciplined, and motivated to help scale a division from the ground up, this is a career opportunity.

Position Overview

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Executing fertilizer, herbicide, insecticide, and fungicide applications

• Diagnosing turf and ornamental plant health issues

• Developing and managing PHC treatment programs

• Maintaining regulatory compliance and application records

• Assisting in building systems, pricing models, and operational workflows for the PHC division

• Supporting sales efforts through property evaluations and client education

Over time, this role can evolve into PHC Division Manager based on performance and leadership capability.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Production

• Perform lawn and ornamental applications according to label and state regulations

• Identify turf diseases, weeds, insects, and nutrient deficiencies

• Calibrate and maintain spray equipment

• Ensure proper mixing, handling, and storage of chemicals

• Maintain accurate application and service records

Program Development

• Help design annual turf and ornamental programs

• Assist in product selection and vendor sourcing

• Contribute to pricing strategy and margin targets

• Develop standardized treatment protocols

Operational Management

• Maintain compliance with NCDA&CS pesticide regulations

• Track material usage and cost of goods

• Maintain safety standards and PPE compliance

• Assist in building scalable scheduling systems

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License (Required)

  • Required categories: Ornamental & Turf, Right-of-Way
  • Optional but preferred: Aquatic, Public Health

• 2+ years of professional turf or PHC spray experience

• Strong diagnostic ability (turfgrass and ornamental pests/disease)

• Knowledge of calibration, mix rates, and label compliance

• Ability to work independently and manage a route

• Clean driving record

• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working outdoors in NC climate

Preferred:

• Experience building or managing a spray route

• Experience with granular and liquid systems

• Familiarity with ride-on or truck-mounted spray rigs

• Interest in leadership and division growth

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive hourly or salary structure (based on experience)

• Performance incentives tied to division growth and retention

• Paid licensing and CE credits

• Clear path to PHC Division Manager

This is an opportunity to help build something — not just operate within an existing structure.