Interior Plant Care Technician

Interior Plant Care Technician Plant Savvy Nashville, TN Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Customer communication Maintaining an organized workspace Greenhouse experience Plant fertilization Client rapport building Pruning (plant care) English Ladder use Driver's License Driving Plant pest control Clean workspace maintenance Landscaping Horticulture Full Job Description Plant Savvy is looking for a new person to join the team to assist in plant maintenance and installation for residential and commercial clients. Prior experience working with houseplants is required. Experience with landscape maintenance, garden center, or greenhouse care is a plus. Plant Savvy Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the care of interior and exterior plants. A typical day of maintenance includes driving to residential and commercial clients to perform plant care such as watering, pruning, dusting, fertilizing, and pest treatment and monitoring. Maintenance technicians interact with clients, answer questions, and problem-solve plant issues. The maintenance technician will assist with plant design installations and one-off plant services which will include lifting large plants and planters at times.

Requirements:

1 year minimum of indoor plant care experience. A willingness to get your hands dirty! Basic knowledge of houseplants i.e. common names and general care knowledge. A willingness to learn and grow with us! We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to ask questions and has a genuine interest in learning about the trade! Must be able to lift at least 60lbs. Must be comfortable climbing a ladder. Must have a reliable vehicle. Work well within a team and independently. Monday-Friday 7am-5pm availability. Willingness to start at around 30 hours a week and increase to 40 hours as you expand your skills. Your schedule will consist of three to five recurring maintenance days and some service-based work days per week. Must be organized and self-motivated. You are responsible for tracking hours, miles, and bringing any needed supplies to each client. You are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of your work and materials. Ability to interact and form relationships with clients. Effective communication skills. Weekly maintenance updates are mandatory. A willingness to ask for help when you need it is so important!

Preferences:

A background in customer service. Clients often ask questions about their plants. It's important that our maintenance technician is pleasant and always willing to communicate with clients about their plants! Experience working as an interiorscaper, in a garden center, or tropical plant greenhouse is preferred!

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Professional development assistance

Work Location:

On the road