What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Horticultural Technician Indoor Plant Care Tropical Plants position at Everything Grows?
Office Plants has been bring nature indoors for commercial customers in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area since 1994. We offer a full range of indoor plant care services including maintenance, sales, and design.
We are seeking an indoor tropical plant care technician who is passionate about plant care and customer service to cover our San Mateo/Redwood City route.
The Work
You will regularly care for beautiful tropical plants for our valued commercial customers. You will drive to each account where you will water, trim, clean, and dust indoor office plants at assigned locations on a regular basis, monitor plant health and appearance, and replace plants when needed.
A good candidate for this job will have these traits
Responsible and reliable
Good communication
Positive, can-do attitude
Detail-oriented, and able to follow directions
Can work independently or with a crew
Desired Abilities and Experience
One year plant care experience as an employee, student or volunteer
Plant knowledge (some horticulture school or experience for example)
Able to make a one-year minimum commitment
Able-bodied and can lift 40 lbs.
Must be able to use apps, send and receive texts, photos, and emails
Other Requirements
Valid CA driver's license
Be able to pass a background/drug and DMV check
Reliable, insured car
Smartphone
Live close to route to minimize commute time
Days/Hours
Part-time work hours are 20-30 hours per week with scheduling flexibility.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid mileage
- 401(k) retirement program with profit sharing (subject to qualification)
- Flexible scheduling
To apply, please respond explaining why you are a good fit for Office Plants, and include a resume detailing your relevant experience. No phone calls please.
Please see our web site at http://www.officeplants.com to get an idea of the quality of our work.
Thank you!
Key words: plant care, house plants, inside plants, interiorscape, interior plants, office plants, tropical plants, greenhouse, nursery, watering plants, plantscape, plantscaping, plantscaper, horticulture, horticultural
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in or near San Mateo?
License/Certification:
- California Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $23 - $27