Interior Plant Service Technician

Interior Plant Technician

The Interior Plant Technician's primary responsibility is to perform interior horticultural maintenance for customers with care and efficiency for both our commercial and residential clients on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The position supports our objective at Moana Nursery, which is to provide a comprehensive living plant maintenance program that ensures the best possible condition of each plant based on its environment.

In order to ensure the highest level of services are provided, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Your specific job responsibilities include:

• Upholds Moana Nursery's strict safety policies
• Shows up on time, ready to work
• Exceeds client's expectations by providing professional, courteous and efficient service at all times.
• Manages assigned client accounts and daily route effectively
• Provides excellent care and service by watering, dusting and grooming plants
• Evaluating soil moisture levels
• Cleaning, washing and shining leaves as necessary
• Keeps track of quarterly fertilization for each account
• Identifies and treats insect and pest problems
• Communicates any special service requests
• Maintains clean vehicle and reports any vehicle issues
• Assists with installations and additional projects as needed
• Ensures a professional appearance, good hygiene and a clean uniform
• Uses time management and organizational skills to prioritize and plan work for the day or week
• Utilizes iCrewTech software to record work hours for each job
• Maintains positive relationships with clients, coworkers and managers

Physical requirements and activity include:

• Applicant must be able to lift up to 25 - 50 lbs. and carry full watering cans regularly
• Applicant must be comfortable using a ladder and working at heights
• Applicant must be able to work alone and as a team
• Applicant must be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach and walk

Expertise and experience requirements include:

• High School or equivalent degree
• Clean driving record
• Strong verbal and written communications
• Attention to detail

Nice to have skills or experiences include:

• Knowledge of tropical/indoor plant care
• Horticulture expertise or landscape experience
• Problem solving and quick decision making

Your future work schedule is part-time, Monday - Friday. Hours and schedule is somewhat flexible. Hours may fluctuate depending on business needs.

Your future salary and benefits include:

• Starting rate of $16 per hour and increases based on experience, expertise and responsibilities
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Training & educational opportunities
• Career advancement

The ideal candidate shows up on time everyday ready to for work. She or he loves plants and wants to maintain and create a better environment for our clients. She or he is courteous, with excellent communication skills and pays attention to the details. This individual is enthusiastic about learning new industry trends, willing to learn new skills, and ask questions when appropriate.

The ideal candidate wants to be part of a team that succeeds together while she or he grows individually.

If you are looking for a career and not just a job this position might be right for you. There is plenty of opportunity to grow your career at Moana Nursery and this position is a great way to show us what you are about.