Summer Tree Care Technician

Rainbow Ecoscience

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Hopkins, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide treatments to control insects and diseases to improve the health of the urban forest. Responsibilities include mixing and applying products, recording treated trees electronically, and communicating professionally with homeowners.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. You are also able to electronically record treated trees and communicate professionally with homeowners.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Driver's license

Chemical application

Tree care treatments

Electronic record keeping

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job Description

Summer Season 2026!
Overtime Available
Salary Range: $16.50-$18.50/hour

As a Summer Tree Care Technician at Rainbow Treecare (a division of Rainbow Companies), your primary responsibility will be to provide treatments that control insects and diseases and improve the health of trees. Rainbow is committed to protecting the urban forest by managing the spread of invasive pests and diseases in the Twin Cities, one tree at a time. As a green industry student, you will gain hands-on experience positively impacting our urban forest. We will train anyone passionate about working outdoors for our 100% employee-owned local company.

This is a full-time weekday summer position based out of our Minnetonka, Little Canada, or Burnsville locations, currently hiring for the 2026 summer season. We can accommodate start and end dates that coincide with your summer schedule as a college student. This position can fulfill college internship requirements for wide variety of degrees especially urban forestry, environmental science, or similar degrees.

What You Will Do:

  • Mix and apply our products according to company, state, and federal standards
  • Apply treatment, monitoring to ensure proper intake
  • Electronically record treated trees
  • Communicate with homeowners in a positive, professional manner

What We Offer:

  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Advancement Opportunities – we promote from within!
  • Fulfills college credits for internships and class requirements
  • Paid Training
  • Overtime

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license and a commitment to safe driving
  • Ability to work full days outdoors with possible overtime in all terrain and inclement weather

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is performed outdoors in any weather element. May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to conditions including chemicals, the use of tools, and equipment. Safety precautions must be followed at all times, including the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and other safety equipment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at any given time.

You Should Know:
Rainbow Companies (www.rainbowcompanies.com) is 100% employee-owned, and our employees are the core of our success. We are values-based, work collaboratively, and foster teamwork through communication and integrity. We are a multi-faceted company dedicated to serving clients around the world, transforming the way ecosystems are maintained. We lead with innovation and achieve predictable results through science-based practices, research, and training. At Rainbow, we celebrate our differences and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Rainbow Ecoscience

Rainbow Ecoscience develops proven, predictable products, tools, and solutions for plant healthcare professionals. Rainbow has solutions for many common tree healthcare issues including emerald ash borer, Dutch elm disease, Japanese beetle, bagworm, winter moth, whitefly, iron and manganese chlorosis, size maintenance, and many more. Everything we do is based in science and backed by research. Rainbow annually conducts over 100 ongoing research trials across the country. Our science and research teams partner with leading universities and colleges to conduct these trials and to collect data. We take this research and make it available through training and education. We provide training and education to hundreds of tree and landscape professionals each year. We work with companies to help them develop or add to their current plant healthcare programs and provide customer support. Our Territory Managers have an average of over 30 years’ experience in the green industry, from having owned their own businesses to working for large tree care companies and can provide their experience and knowledge to help clients grow their plant healthcare programs. In addition to training and education from Territory Managers, tree care professionals can also contact our technical support or customer service teams at the Solution Center toll free number (1-877-272-6747) with any questions relating to ordering, product information and rates, SDS's and labels, pricing, or plant healthcare in general. We understand that having proven, predictable results are critical to the success of any business. That's why we conduct research trials and collect data on all of our products and solutions. We also recognize that even with the right tools, training and support are critical factors in developing or adding a new plant healthcare program. Rainbow is your partner in tree and plant healthcare.
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