Exterior Installation Horticulture Technician

Company Overview Botanical Designs and its affiliates, are a creative and dynamic company specializing in interior and exterior landscaping, as well as seasonal holiday décor installations. Our mission is to transform commercial spaces into visually stunning environments that reflect beauty, festivity, and functionality. We are passionate about our work and committed to delivering high-quality design and installation services to our clients.

Summary

Description:

The primary responsibility of the Exterior Installation Horticulture Technician is to install Botanical Designs exterior landscape accounts in an efficient and organized manner. In order to ensure the highest level of services are provided, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Exceed clients’ expectations by providing professional, courteous and efficient service always.

Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach to service while communicating with team members.

Project a “good company image” always.

Ensure a professional appearance, good hygiene and a clean uniform

Use proper verbiage

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively by:

Wearing operational cell phones each working day. Report missing or malfunctioning cell phone to Supervisor ASAP.Responding to voice mails ASAPReport accidents, illnesses, or any other incidents to Crew Lead and/or GMReport necessary equipment, materials, or repairs to Crew Lead Understand and uphold Exterior Department Quality Standards.

Is flexible and understands the importance of cooperation and teamwork.

Follow direction and guidance provided by Crew Leads and Management Team.

Keep informed of changes to daily routine.

Take breaks at direction of Crew lead Install plants per the direction of Crew Lead and look for details from Landscape Designer when needed.

Use proper planting techniques

Ensure tools are brought to jobsite, tracked and cared forMust drive a company vehicle when needed.

Work vehicle maintenance:

Maintain clean vehicle at all times, ensuring interior and exterior cleanliness.

Remove personal items from vehicles daily (lunchboxes, cell phones, garbage, etc.).Adhere to Company maintenance inspection policy.

Report any and all accidents (regardless of nature and severity) immediately.

Is aware of and concerned with the daily goals and expectations of the Crew Lead. When covering for a Crew Lead, must report concerns regarding accounts to Supervisor or Manager on a same-day basis.

Ensure working hours, including overtime, have been recorded accurately and truthfully for each time period worked. Participate in company LEAN activities and maintain areas as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ensure knowledge of the appropriate safety and environmental revisions. Handle plants and tools with care, being concerned with safety and security. Immediately report safety concerns to Crew Lead.

Set a positive example by displaying a pleasant and approachable demeanor and always remaining friendly and courteous.

Is aware of and actively supports the achievement of departmental goals.

Proactive team player, strong follow-through, quick decision-making abilities and able to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Professional mannerisms, appearance and actions (self-confident and committed to high ethics).Interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage change effectively.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers, supervisors and co-workers.

Ability to lay out and plant with written and/or verbal instructions from Crew Lead or Designer Level Requirements:

Minimum of one (1) year horticultural, landscape or construction experience.

Previous experience in landscape maintenance or installation crew preferred

Must have a Valid Driver’s License and maintain a Clean Driving Record .Ability to operate a box truck in urban settings preferred.

Strong plant identification skills;
Latin nomenclature a plus Experience using standard landscape equipment and tools properly and safely (weed eater, blower, power…