Part Time Horticultural Technician (Live Plant Care)

Job description;

Part Time Horticultural Maintenance Technician (Live Plant Care)

-Option #1: Three 8 hour days 24 Hours per week.

-Option #2: Four 8 hour days for 32 Hours per week.

-Option #3: Four 10 hour days for 40 hours per week.

-Option #4: Five 8 hour days for 40 hours per week.

This role has an opportunity to expand to more days as experience and confidence in role is gained.

Sign on Bonus $500.00

Sign on bonus paid out after 6 month and 12 month anniversaries (50/50).

starting pay: $20.00 per hour.

Additional $0.50 raise available at the conclusion of the end of the 3 month and also an additional $0.50 at the end of the 6 month probationary period.

Grundys Plantscaping is seeking a PartTime Interior Horticulturalist to service accounts in Wilmington De, Pottstown, Conshohocken and Blue Bell areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

**THIIS POST IS FOR AN IMMEDIATE HIRE: If you apply to this position you are impliying that you are able to start working in this position; if hired, immediately. (within 7 days or less)**

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 (live 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 is required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· Able to lift up to 35 lbs. consistently throughout the work day.

· Able to work three (3) days minimum per week.

· Physically fit and able to climb up and down ladders

· Valid driver license with clean driving record and own reliable transportation .

· Company vehicles are provided for the maintenance work routes.

· Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen including marijuana screening.

· 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 Tri-State area including, Reading, Pottstown, Philadelphia, New Jersey and the Wilmington 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: full time, 8 or 10 hour days

Pay: $20 per hour.

Benefit Conditions:

· Only available to team members who maintain (32+ hours weekly)

· Personal protective equipment provided where required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits

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

Experience

• Horticulture: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pottstown, PA 19464 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person