Interior Maintenance Horticulture Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Seattle Branch - BD - Seattle, WA 98108

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs,Good Earthand Articulture Designsare 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.

The primary responsibility of the Interior Maintenance Horticulture Technician is to perform landscape maintenance tasks with care and  order toensure the highest level of services are provided,additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Exceed client expectations by providing professional, courteous and efficient serviceat all times.
• Manage assigned client accounts and dailyrouteeffectively.
• Responsible for providing excellent care and service to client accounts by:
• Grooming and trimming plants
• Probing soil for appropriate moisturelevels
• Cleaning plants witha duster, hand washing and/or spraying as needed.
• Keep track of tools on job site
• Write up special services as needed, so they can be scheduled (large tree trimming, pesticide application, after hour cleaning request, large plant material transplanting and replacements.)
• Must be able to drive in downtown urban areas.
• Work vehicle maintenance:
• Maintain cleanvehicleat all times, ensuring interior and exterior cleanliness.
• Remove personal items from vehicles daily (lunchboxes, cell phones, garbage, etc.).
• Adhere to Company maintenance inspection policy.
• Reportany and all accidents (regardless of nature and severity) immediately.
• Identify plant replacements, create replacementticketsand install small replacement plants and flowers as needed.
• Ensure work sites are restored to original condition, orbetterif necessary, upon departure, ensuring no dirt, moss or debris is left behind upon completion of service.
• Cultivate andmaintainpositive client relationships, including relationships with managers and co-workers.
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach to service while communicating with our customers.
• Project a good company imagetoour customers and the general publicat all times.
• Ensure a professional appearance, goodhygieneand a clean uniform.
• Use proper horticultural references.
• Understand and uphold Interior Service Department Quality Standards.
• Must be able toidentifycommon tropical plants.
• Continueowneducation by staying informed of industry trends, learning newskillsand asking questions when appropriate.
• Is flexible and understands the importance of cooperation and teamwork.
• Use time management and organizational skills to prioritize and plan work for the day/week.
• Report problems and/or concerns with equipment and toolsimmediately.
• Advisemanager/sin a timely mannerifadditionalassistance is needed so that it can be arranged.
• Drive safely! Respect the legal speed limits as posted.
• Ensure working hours, including overtime, have been recorded accurately and truthfully for eachtime periodworked.
• Participate in company LEAN activities andmaintainareas as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ensure knowledge of appropriate safetyand environmental revisions. Handle plants and tools with care,being concernedwith safety and security.
• Set a positive example by displaying a pleasant and approachable demeanor and alwaysremaining friendly and courteous.
• Able to work effectively both individually and in a team with minimal supervision; able to make decisions using own initiative.
• Assume responsibility forownwork and for performing tasks correctly.
• Is aware of and actively supports the achievement of departmental goals.
• Proactive team player, strong follow-through, quick decision-making abilities and abletoproblem-solve in afast-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.
• Ability to clearly explain technical subjects to clients.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage change effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers,supervisors and co-workers.

• Minimum of one (1) yearhorticultural education or equivalent experience.
• Tropical horticultural background preferred
• Must have a valid Driver’s License andmaintaina clean driving record.

• Medical with contribution coverages on our health program as defined by plan
• Dental as defined by plan
• Vision as defined by plan
• 401K as defined by plan
• Paid Holidays as defined by company policy
• Personal Time Off (PTO) based on the accrual allotment as defined by the company policy.