Exterior Container Gardener / Horticultural Technician
- $20–$22/hr starting, based on experience
- Plant-care specialist role (no mowing or general landscaping)
- Retired and semi-retired nursery/greenhouse professionals encouraged
- Stable year-round position, 4-day work week
Responsibilities
- Maintain container gardens, ornamental plantings, and green roofs
- Perform seasonal planting and display rotations
- Water, prune, fertilize, and manage plant health
- Identify and manage pests and diseases
- Monitor irrigation systems
- Maintain high standards of plant quality and visual presentation
Qualifications
- 3+ years horticulture experience (nursery, greenhouse, garden center, or similar agriculture background required)
- Strong plant identification and care knowledge
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Consistent work history. Repeated short-term or unrelated job changes will not be a strong match for this company.
- Experience with standard horticulture tools and practices
- Ability to perform outdoor physical work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- Employee discounts
Schedule
- Fulltime
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday off
About Us
Heroman Services Plant Company provides interior and exterior plant design and maintenance services, serving clients since 1987 and part of a horticultural family business dating back to 1838.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any additional information about your Horticulture background you would like us to consider?
Experience:
- Professional Horticulture: 3 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
