What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Horticulturist position at Cityscapes?
Seeking people with a passion and curiosity for plants and plant care!
Cityscapes is an innovative interiorscape company dedicated to transforming urban environments through thoughtfully designed plant installations and green spaces. We partner with businesses and communities to create vibrant, engaging environments that enhance well-being, elevate design, and bring nature into everyday spaces
(Part-Time 16-24hrs/wk)
Location: Current opening traveling between Waltham, MA - Canton, MA.
The right candidate
- Is a team player and has a passion and interest in growing and maintaining interior plants in a wide variety of environments and conditions.
- Is able to lift 20lbs repeatedly throughout the day, walk between 3-5 miles per day with a backpack full of tools & supplies
- Is comfortable climbing ladders/working off-ground while lifting a 10-20lbs watering bucket.
- Pays close attention to detail; highly detail-oriented
- Has the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, independent working environment.
- Has a reliable mode of transportation
Job Duties
- Maintains overall health and aesthetics of biophilic designs in interior corporate settings in order to.
- Waters all plants and sub-irrigation units appropriately for each plant
- Ensures that all plants are clean and free of dust
- Removes discolored leaves; pruning
- Work to eradicate any pest infestations through regular topical and systemic means
- Remove all trash and debris from planters
- Fertilize plants as needed, but particularly during summer months
- Ensure customer space is clean and orderly throughout visit (no water spills or debris left behind)
- Maintains clean and effective tools, equipment, and supplies and replenish low supply regularly.
- Communicates any defects or lost items and makes suggestions for improvements
- Proficiency/knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Outlook Calendar, Teams, Excel)
- Communicates with customers on a regular basis to coordinate plant care and act liaison for on-site client concerns or questions.
- Informs supervisor of any changes to account liaison/contact, access, plant location, damage to materials, safety concerns, etc.
- Requests replacement plants promptly when needed. Communicate site-specific information clearly and precisely.
- Visits all assigned accounts as scheduled, paying special attention to high maintenance and large accounts
- Attend regular team meetings and training workshops
- Collaborate with sales and purchasing by communicating ideas for new plants
- Seek and make suggestions for improvements where needed including restaging projects etc.
- Special projects as needed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- professional plant care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24