Grundys Plantscaping Hiring for Horticultural Technician (Live Plant Care) Job at Pottstown, PA Full Time

Job description;

Horticultural Maintenance Technician (Live Plant Care)

Sign on Bonus $1,000.00

Sign on bonus paid out after 6 months and 12 month anniversaries.

Grundys Plantscaping is seeking a Full Time Interior Horticulturalist to service accounts in Pottstown, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and Philadelphia area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Horticulturalist is responsible for maintaining interior plantscaping accounts assigned to their care. On a structured schedule and within an allotted time frame, the “technician” maintains interior foliage (plants) by using accepted horticultural techniques.

· Watering and fertilizing all plants as necessary.

· Keeping all plants cleaned, trimmed and oriented for proper light.

· Removing any damaged or unsightly foliage.

· Removing debris from planters and maintaining planters in a neat and orderly manner.

· Preventing damage to surrounding floors, walls and furniture from water and/or moisture.

· Keeping all plants free from disease and insects.

· Maintaining staging and top dressing for proper presentation.

SKILLS WE ARE SEEKING

· Able to think on your feet with good problem solving skills

· Detail Oriented

· Good written and verbal communications skills

· Basic computer skills, Microsoft Word and Excel

· Prior experience preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· Able to lift up to 35 lbs.

· Physically fit and able to climb up and down ladders

· Valid driver license with clean driving record and reliable transportation (you will use your vehicle to perform on-site maintenance and receive a mileage reimbursement) Company vehicles are also available.

· Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

· Flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changes in the daily schedule

To apply please submit a resume along with a brief paragraph describing yourself and why you believe that you would be a good fit for this position. Please include a daytime telephone number and email.

Grundys Plantscaping is an award-winning, family-run business with more than 45 years’ experience servicing accounts in the New York, New Jersey, Stamford, Tri-State Regions, Reading, Pottstown, Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley.

We specialize in design, installation and maintenance of interior landscaping, interior plants and planters, Live-green-walls, preserved moss walls and holiday décor in corporate and hospitality settings.

Grundys Plantscaping is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Part time.

Pay: 16.50 -17.50 per hour.

Benefit Conditions:

· Only full-time employees eligible (32 hours weekly)

COVID-19 Precaution(s)

· Personal protective equipment provided or required

· Temperature screenings

· Social distancing guidelines in place

· Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place.

· Vaccinated and non-vaccinated are welcome to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 – $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Common sense protocols are followed as needed.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pottstown, PA 19464: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 1 year (Required)
• Gardening: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location