Natura I a Plant Interscapes Company is Hiring a Horticulturalist Installation Technician Near Tampa, FL
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Horticultural Installation Technician
The Horticultural Installation Technician is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all horticultural products and seasonal décor to our clients. On a structured schedule with an allotted time, the Installation Technician makes deliveries throughout our service region. Duties may include:
Receive, unload and unpack plants and other freight
Select, clean and prepare plants for installation routes
Make deliveries of new installation work orders and or replacement work orders
Maintain installation and color kits
Load and unload delivery Vehicles
Vehicle washing and maintenance
General property/facility maintenance
On a seasonal basis assist with delivery of holiday foliage and décor
The Horticultural Installation Technician will be driving a company owned vehicle and must possess a valid drivers license and an excellent driving record. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Must be able to lift 10 lb. water buckets and/or load and unload 50-75 lb.plants and containers through out the day. 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. Must have a satisfactory safe driving record. Must be able to professionally communicate with clients and have a neat and clean appearance. This is strenuous work requiring good vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and the ability to work a 10 hour day in varying greenhouse and/or office conditions. General Administrative Responsibilities
Timely arrival each day to the facility, ready to report to work
Attendance at regular training sessions
Proper documentation of work orders, and time sheet.
Timely requests for supplies, tools and full knowledge of equipment
Timely communication to supervisor regarding account problems or concerns
Friendly, professional communication with client contact.
Proper maintenance and safe use of company tools, equipment and vehicles.