About McCaren Designs:

McCaren Designs is an interior plantscape, exterior urbanscape and holiday decorating company with over 40 years of experience in the Twin Cities metro area. We are owned and operated by Botanical Designs based in Seattle WA with multiple branch locations throughout the United States.

Summary of job:

The responsibilities of the installation team member is to work with the lead installer in daily deliveries of sub-tropical and flowering plants to all our clients in the metro area. This role will ease the workload of our installation lead by doing all the deliveries of our flowering plants and specialty plant arrangements. This person will also be responsible for keeping the warehouse at McCaren office clean and organized with direction from the interior operation manager. Some of the work would include receiving plants off a truck that is delivering plants from Florida and caring for those plants before they are to be installed. Other tasks include cleaning plants, preparing plants and containers for installs, watering extra plants, and keep areas organized.

What we are looking for:

• Exceed client’s expectation by providing professional, considerate and efficient services

• Professional mannerisms, appearance, and actions (self-confident and committed to high ethics)

• Must be able to drive in downtown Minneapolis /St Paul and in the greater Twin Cities area.

• Always maintain company vehicle cleanliness, both interior and exterior.

• Adhering to company maintenance inspection procedures, reporting any issues and all accidents regardless of nature immediately and respecting legal speed limits as posted

• Understanding of proper horticultural techniques and willingness to learn from knowledgeable team. Train will be provided onsite learn in accounts and in department meetings.

• Detail oriented with ability to keep on a time schedule. Motivated to keep accounts looking at top quality.

• Able to communicate verbally and written to clients and team members

• Can work efficiently both individually and in a team with little supervision, making decisions with own initiative and assume responsibility for own work and performing tasks correctly to standards

• Able to use cell phones for communications

• Update and utilize customer management systems in daily work, keeping accurate and up-to-date records on all accounts

• Abel to explain technical issues of plants and issues to clients

• Project a good company image always with a professional appearance, good hygiene, and a clean uniform to our customers and public in and outside of work

• Professional mannerisms, appearance, and actions (self-confident and committed to high ethics)

• Ensure work sites are left in better condition than when we entered them at departure, ensuring no dirt, moss or debris is left behind upon completion of service

• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach to service while communicating with team members. Must be flexible and understands the importance of cooperation and teamwork.

• Quick decision making, able to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment with strong follow through and ongoing proactive team player

• We can train technical skills, but we cannot train attitude! You must come with a positive attitude and be goal-oriented self-starter

• Very much looking for someone to join our team with our continuous growth in the industry within the metro area

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Continually required to stand, walk, sit, utilize hand and finger dexterity.

• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.

• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and in high, precarious places.

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

• The employee must continually lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: - close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Lifts and Hoists

• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to work on ledges with exposure to heights.

• Comfortable on ladders with reaching to service

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year horticultural experience preferred.

• Landscape- interior or exterior maintenance background preferred

• Pesticide application license is a plus or ability to gain certification

• Must have a valid Minnesota State Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record

• Experience using standard landscape equipment and tools properly and safely (pruners, pole saw, power shears, and other hand tools).

Company compensation package:

• Healthcare

• 401k with matching

• Pto and paid bank holidays

• Disability insurance

• Flexible schedule