Plant Care Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Landscaping
Benefits Start Day 1 for Full‑Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
We offer paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, company vehicle and more.
What do our Plant Care Specialists do?The primary purpose of this role is to visit customer sites each day and provide plant care by performing trained tasks such as grooming, rotating, watering, pruning, trimming, removing debris from planters, gauging soil moisture accurately with a soil probe, and fertilizing as needed, while preventing damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. from water and/or moisture.
Responsibilities- Exercise trained techniques to apply and maintain appropriate amounts of water per lighting conditions and plant requirements
- Ensure plants and display containers are clean and free of dust and debris
- Keep all plants free from diseases and insects
- Maintain appearance of top dressing and other ornamental elements
- Recognize and communicate additional Ambius product needs to grow the business
- Assist on a variety of plantscape installations including interior or exterior container gardens, wall‑mounted systems, commercial plantscapes, and more
- Assist on holiday decoration installations and removal at end of season
- Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary
- Demonstrate solid communication and critical problem‑solving skills
- Regularly drive a service van/truck in urban and rural settings
- Able to safely climb ladders and work on ladders
- Experience using pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects
- Experience caring for plants is preferred
- High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
- Available to work Monday‑Friday and Saturdays as needed
- Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Basic math skills – can follow instructions for mixing on product labels
- Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
- Customer‑facing experience preferred
Hourly: $14.00 – $25.00
Why Choose Us?A career with the Rentokil family of companies offers a professional trajectory filled with opportunity and rewards high performance. We promote from within and offer competitive pay and performance incentives.
Below is information about what we offer. All Full‑Time Colleagues qualify for the following benefits and Part‑Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.
Professional and Personal Growth- Multiple avenues to grow your career
- Training and development programs available
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT colleagues)
- Full‑time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance and more
- 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching contributions
- Vacation days & sick days
- Company‑paid holidays & floating holidays
- A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
We are a drug‑free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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