Interior Plant Care Specialist

johnson creekblvd, Portland OR

Description

Do you love plants and people?  Join our nationally award-winning team of horticultural professionals that are wowing the Portland business community with our exceptional service, culture and passion for all things plants!   The Horticultural Service and Installation Technician is responsible for delivering and maintaining interior plants and exterior container displays assigned to their care. On a structured schedule and within an allotted time frame, the technician maintains interior foliage plants using accepted horticultural techniques.  Additional duties may include installation of new plants and replacement plants to our clients.  Seasonal duties involve the fabrication and installation of holiday décor in October-January.  To thrive in this position, you must have a valid drivers’ license, a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience as a Horticultural Service Technician or related field preferred.   You'll Need: High school diploma/GED Driver’s License with clear record Landscape Industry Certified Interior Technician (LICT) preferred Great customer service skills To be well organized To be able to work independently To pay attention to detail Good communication and people skills Horticultural coursework and/or background Must be able to lift and carry 10 lb. water buckets, bags of soil and plants Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis Must be able to climb ladders and have good dexterous use of both hands. Must be able to use scissors, pruners, hand saws, hoses and other small tools. Must be able to apply leaf cleaners and insecticides using hand-held pump sprayers. This is strenuous work requiring good vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and lifting. Must be able to pass background check   The Perks Our benefits include competitive wages, weekly paychecks, affordable health insurance, paid time off and holidays, on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, a 401K plan with generous company match, employee discounts, and substantial opportunities for professional growth within the company.   About Us Dennis’ 7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area. Along with our retail gardening stores, we provide residential and commercial landscaping services throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. We were recently named a Top Workplace! With the award being based on feedback from our employees, it solidifies our belief and goal of being a company that grows people, not just plants.