Plant Care Specialist

About the role

Plant Care Specialists visit customer sites each day to provide care for interior and exterior plants by performing trained tasks such as grooming, rotating, watering, pruning, trimming, removing debris from planters, gauging soil moisture with a soil probe, and fertilizing as needed. Specialists ensure ultimate plant care while preventing damage to surrounding property from water or moisture.

Responsibilities

• Apply and maintain appropriate amounts of water per lighting conditions and plant requirements using trained techniques
• Ensure plants and display containers are clean and free of dust and debris
• Keep all plants free from diseases and insects
• Maintain appearance of top dressing and other ornamental elements
• Recognize and communicate additional Ambius product needs to grow the business
• Assist on a variety of plantscape installations, including interior or exterior container gardens, wall-mounted systems, commercial plantscapes, and more
• Assist on holiday decoration installations and removals
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary
• Drive a service van/truck regularly in urban and rural settings
• Safely climb and work on ladders
• Use pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects

Requirements

• Experience caring for plants is preferred
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills to follow instructions for mixing products
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by the company)
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Benefits

All full-time colleagues qualify for benefits starting on day 1, with part-time colleagues qualifying for most benefits after meeting certain criteria.

• Professional and Personal Growth: Multiple avenues to grow your career, training and development programs, and tuition reimbursement benefits (for full-time colleagues)
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, with full-time colleagues eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire
• Savings and Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Work-Life Balance: Vacation days, sick days, company-paid holidays, floating holidays, and a company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

Schedule

Monday-Friday, with Saturdays as needed.