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Horticultural Technician Greenscapes of Silicon Valley Santa Clara, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $20 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid sick time Qualifications Plant identification Customer communication Interpersonal skills Problem-solving Critical thinking Weight handling in the workplace Professionalism Full Job Description About Greenscapes of Silicon Valley At Greenscapes of Silicon Valley, we transform indoor spaces with beautiful plants and exceptional interior landscape services. We pride ourselves on maintaining vibrant, healthy plants and delivering top-tier customer service to our clients throughout Silicon Valley. Position Overview We are seeking an organized, proactive, and friendly Plant Care Technician to join our Service team. In this role, you will work independently to care for plants on recurring client accounts, manage special service installations, and build strong relationships with client contacts. Prior plant knowledge is a plus, but not required—we are more than happy to teach the right person! If you are a self-starter with a strong work ethic, great attitude, and eagerness to learn, we'd love to connect with you.

Reports To:

Service Supervisor Schedule & Compensation Pay Rate:

Starts at $20.00/hour, with potential for higher rates commensurate with your experience.

Hours:

Approximately 24-40 hours per week.

Flexibility:

Work schedules may occasionally require late or extra hours, as well as potential night or weekend work (we give as much advance notice as possible). Key Responsibilities Plant Maintenance & Care Maintain interior plants at assigned accounts with proper watering, lighting care, fertilization, and pest control. Learn and demonstrate knowledge of plant names (common and Latin names). Perform regular cleaning, trimming, pruning, and installation/removal of plants as needed. Ensure work areas at client sites and in the warehouse remain clean and organized. Record Keeping & Administration Use the One Big Green app to complete all service records, including route tracking and replacement requests, accurately and on time. Check off service supply lists daily and track specialty arrangement/replacement schedules. Promptly inform management of necessary plant replacements and ongoing account needs. Customer Service & Communication Serve as a polite, professional, and presentable representative of Greenscapes (adhering to company dress code standards). Check in with the Service Manager at the start and end of each workday. Communicate regularly with client contacts and management to solve issues collaboratively. Check calendars daily for route updates, warehouse inboxes, and special requests. Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance Keep company service vehicles clean at all times. Report any vehicle incidents, maintenance needs, or supply issues to management right away. Physical Requirements This role is physically active and requires the ability to work all day in varying conditions.

Candidates must be able to:

Continually stand and walk throughout the workday. Climb up/down ladders, balance, and reach overhead. Bend, stoop, kneel, and squat. Lift and carry heavy plants and planters up to 50+ lbs. Possess good vision for detailed plant inspection and pest management. What Makes a Great Candidate? Willingness to

Learn:

Plant knowledge is a bonus, but a positive, coachable attitude is what matters most.

Motivated & Independent:

Enjoy working autonomously while staying organized and solution-oriented.

Communicative:

Clear and professional line of communication between clients and internal teams.

Reliable & Adaptable:

Flexible with schedule variations and dedicated to quality workmanship. Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid sick time

Work Location:

In person