Love Plants? **Horticulture Tech**

Phoenix AZ

Description

Love Plants? **Horticulture Tech** compensation: Depending on Experience employment type: Part-time positions available A locally owned and growing interior plantscape company is looking for a Horticultural Service Technician, to grow with us, in a fun and rewarding career. Job Description The Horticultural Service Technician is responsible for maintaining interior plants in commercial and residential accounts assigned to their care. On a regular weekly assigned route and schedule, the technician services the route in a specified order and within an allotted time frame. The technician services every account as follows: 1. Watering and fertilizing all plants as needed. 2. Keeping all plants cleaned, trimmed and rotating to proper light position. 3. Removing or trimming any damaged, yellowing or unsightly foliage. 4. Removing debris from planters and cleaning/dusting the outside of the planters. 5. Preventing damage to surrounding floors, walls and furniture from water and/or moisture. 6. Treating plants to keep them free from pests and disease. 7. Maintaining staging and top dressing for proper presentation. Job Requirements/Skills Essential functions of the job require you to be able to lift/carry 2 lbs to 15 lbs. water cans throughout the route day. Must be able to carry/climb ladders and have good dexterity to use scissors and pruners. Must have a satisfactory safe driving record and valid driver's license. Must be able to professionally communicate with clients and have a clean appearance. *This is strenuous work requiring good vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, walking/driving and the ability to work with minimal supervision and a self-starter. General Administrative Responsibilities * Daily check-in at the office at the beginning and end of each day. * Timely communication to supervisor regarding account issues. * Timely requests for plant replacements and completion of paperwork. * Friendly, professional communication with clients and contacts. * Complete your assigned route on time and with attention to detail. Position is up to 20 hrs. a week working Monday- Friday. A company uniform, all equipment is provided for work days. A background check and pre-employment drug/health screening will be required prior to the first day of work. We E-verify!