What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Plant Technician position at The Plant Peddler?
Horticultural Plant Technicians ensure that our customer’s plants are beautiful 365 days per year.
About The Plant Peddler
Description
About The Plant Peddler
The Plant Peddler is a fast-growing interior plant design and maintenance service provider that has been beautifying Atlanta since 1983. The business maintains interior plants and plantscapes, ranging from desktop orchids to multi-story green walls, for businesses throughout the Atlanta Metro.
About the Plant Technician Role
The Horticultural Plant Technicians ensure that our customer’s plants are beautiful 365 days per year. Technicians are charged with caring for plants, including watering and trimming plants as well as ensuring cleanliness of plant containers.
Technical Duties:
- Exhibit a strong understanding of basic horticulture and plant care requirements.
- Correctly diagnose and treat insects and diseases as necessary.
- Properly apply pesticides, fertilizer and supplemental nutrients as needed.
- Clean and trim plants as necessary.
- Utilize proper pruning techniques.
- Replace topdressing as needed.
- Clean containers as necessary.
- Practice safe working habits at all times.
- Display willingness to learn about new plant material and care techniques.
Customer Service Duties:
- Develop and nurture ongoing relationships with contacts at all assigned accounts.
- Exhibit courteous behavior at all times while servicing accounts.
Benefits:
- Remote work (Must Reside in Atlanta Metro)
- Flexible work hours
- Full-time Employees: Paid vacation
- Full-time Employees: Employer-paid healthcare benefits
- Potential to grow professionally with fast-growing company
Requirements
A positive attitude.
An interest in plant life.
Licensed driver.
Salary : $37,597 - $48,782