Plant Care Specialist

Buffalo, NY • Full-time • Plant Care / Lawn / Landscaping

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to visit various customer sites each day and provide care for the plants by performing trained tasks such as grooming, rotating, watering, pruning, trimming, removing debris from planters, gauging soil moisture accurately with a soil probe, and fertilizing as needed. You will provide ultimate plant care while preventing damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. from water and/or moisture.

Responsibilities

• Exercise trained techniques to apply and maintain appropriate amounts of water per lighting conditions and plant requirements
• Ensure plants as well as 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 decorating the interior and exterior of buildings with a team, as well as removal of holiday decorations as needed at the end of the season
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary
• Solid communication and critical problem-solving skills
• Regularly drive a service van/truck in urban and rural settings
• Able to safely climb ladders and work on ladders
• Experience using 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
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills — you’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Pay

Hourly base pay range: $16.80 - $24.00. While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Benefits

All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following benefits starting on day 1, and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria:

• Professional and Personal Growth
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career
  • Training and development programs available
  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• Savings and Retirement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Work-Life Balance
  • Vacation days & sick days
  • Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
  • A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility