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:
Work Location: In person
