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# Plant Health Care Technician – Monster Tree Service of Rochester at Monster Tree Service

- **Company:** Monster Tree Service
- **Location:** Pittsford, NY
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/whymonster/d1ca75cd-9522-436f-95f8-b4d5b1f017e5

## Job description

So, what sets Monster Tree Service apart from other employers? Extensive experience, state-of-the-art equipment, a true love and commitment to the environment, superb customer service, a rapidly growing footprint, dynamic work ethic, a unique philosophy, and most important…the Monster Team! Each Monster Tree Service is an individually owned and operated franchise.

If you are looking to be part of a team that is growing and positively changing the Tree Care Industry while providing great career opportunities, we want to speak to you! Monster Tree Service of LOCATION has an outstanding career opportunity for a Plant Health Care Technician who will monitor, evaluate, and provide for the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on our client’s properties.

Responsibilities:

- Diagnosis and treatment of trees and shrubs for insects, disease, and other health issues.
- Operate and maintain equipment used to apply Plant Health Care treatments.
- Properly mix, handle and store materials safely.
- Keep records by following MTS standards and state regulations.
- Work as a member of the tree crew performing ground and utility functions.
- Maintain positive customer relations and effective communication.
- Inspect plant material and diagnose additional issues to present upsell opportunities.
- Maintain communication with the Manager and Sales Arborist.

Qualifications:

- A valid Pesticide License preferred or the ability to obtain
- Ability to work independently
- ISA Arborist certification or the ability to obtain is preferred
- A clean/valid driver’s license is required
- Ability to identify local trees and shrubs and diagnose common insects, disease, and abiotic issues
- Excellent communication skills and customer service
- Math skills to accurately calculate mix ratios for applications
- Ability to understand product labels and directions

We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience, training, year-round employment, state-of-the-art equipment, a positive and respectful work environment, and more!

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Monster Tree Service, not Monster Franchising SPE, LLC or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

## About Monster Tree Service

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Monster Tree Service is a national tree care company providing arboricultural services to residential and commercial customers, and the first tree and plant health care franchise system in the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Authority Brands in September 2020)
- **Headquarters**: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Tree care and arboriculture services; franchise system (Forestry, Logging & Timber Operations / Consumer Services)
- Target customers: Homeowners (B2C) and commercial property owners (B2B), plus prospective franchise owners
- Mission or purpose statement: "With a genuine passion for trees and the environment, our mission is to prioritize transparency and honesty in all interactions" — while keeping trees healthy and customers satisfied [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **[Tree Removal]**: Safe removal of hazardous, diseased, or unwanted trees; includes stump removal and handling of massive old-growth trees [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
- **[Pruning & Trimming]**: Reshaping and maintenance of tree structure for property beautification and health [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
- **[Plant Health Care]**: Treatment and care programs for trees and plants, including disease management [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **[Emergency Services]**: Storm damage response and urgent tree hazard mitigation [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **[Commercial Tree Services]**: Large-scale tree care for construction projects, commercial properties, and municipalities [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
- **[Franchise Opportunity]**: Turnkey tree care franchise business with multiple revenue streams; no prior landscaping or tree care experience required for franchisees [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Acquired by Authority Brands, a leading provider of in-home services, on 2020-09-16 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Authority Brands (parent company) [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - One of the largest national tree service companies, operating as the nation's first tree care franchise [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
  - Headcount of 82 employees, up +4.4% year-over-year, with +0.8% monthly growth [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
  - Active job postings grew +20% monthly and +20% quarterly (though down -25% yearly) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
  - Workforce distributed across the United States, Pakistan, and Colombia [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
  - 88 total job openings listed on Indeed at the time of review [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover franchise model**: The first tree and plant health care franchise system in the U.S. — a differentiated position in a fragmented, locally dominated industry [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **Authority Brands backing**: Access to the infrastructure, training, and support of a leading in-home services franchise platform [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **Recession- and technology-resistant business model**: Tree care is an essential property maintenance service with fragmented competition, leaving room for franchisees to grow profitable businesses [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Locally owned, nationally scaled**: Each location is independently owned and operated, fully licensed and insured, combining local trust with national brand recognition [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **Low barrier for franchise entry**: No prior landscaping, gardening, or tree care experience required — the company prioritizes work ethic and management skills instead [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding national franchise footprint through available territories and new market entry [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- Growing commercial and residential service lines, including emergency response and plant health care [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
- Scaling operations through franchisee recruitment and local owner-operator growth [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)

## Why Work Here
- **Work environment varies by role**: Field roles (Tree Climber, Arborist, Grounds Crew) are rated lower on Indeed (2.2–3.5 out of 5), with some reviewers noting a lack of office culture for sales arborists; operations roles score higher (3.5/5) [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Employer rating**: 3.4/5.0 based on 26 LinkedIn reviews, with work-life balance at 3.6, compensation at 3.3, culture at 2.7, and career development at 2.9 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Work wellbeing score**: Rated "Low" at 62 on Indeed [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Pay transparency (Indeed-reported)**: Tree Climber ~$23.21/hour; Grounds Maintenance Worker ~$17.19/hour [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Pay transparency (LinkedIn-reported)**: Executive Assistant ~$57,492/year; Business Owner ~$100,634/year; Tree Service ~$46,269/year [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Remote options**: Some roles are remote, such as the Regional Operations Partner position [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Hiring process**: Described as "easy" with an interview process taking about a week [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Talent pipeline**: The company actively recruits from competitors including SavATree, The Davey Tree Expert Company, Bartlett Tree Experts, and BrightView Landscapes, indicating industry-recognized expertise [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Open roles span multiple functions**: Sales Arborist, Plant Health Care Technician, Grounds Crew, and Regional Operations Partner positions are currently available [lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/whymonster) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)

## Sources
1. [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
2. [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
4. [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
5. [lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/whymonster)

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