Horticultural Service Technician
Description

Part Time

$15 - $16 per hour


Are you seeking enjoyable part-time employment without working weekends?

Do you have a passion for plants and would like to learn more? Do you like to work independently?

This may be the position for you!

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Supplemental benefits (Legal/ID Shield, Colonial Life, Employee Assistance Program)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • On-the-job training


Horticultural Service Technician Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain plant installations on client sites, including watering, cleaning, pruning, rotating, fertilizing and Integrated Pest Management.
  • Ensure replacement plants are identified and ordered promptly.
  • Learn and expand an extensive set of horticultural skills through Plantscape courses and on-the-job training.
  • Become certified to apply chemicals and pesticides as needed to plants.
  • Regularly consult with an account manager to ensure clients are receiving quality service.
  • Complete all required paperwork and submit it in a timely fashion, such as route sheets and inventories.
  • Maintain positive relationships with client contact.
  • Perform duties within industry and company safety standards.
  • Log time in and out of accounts using operating system on a provided Android device.
Requirements

Horticultural Service Technician Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License, reliable vehicle, and a clean driving record required
  • Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with clients, managers, other technicians, and office personnel
  • Willingness to travel throughout greater Pittsburgh area
  • Ability to follow instructions, to work independently, and openness to feedback
  • The ability to reach above head and to ground level
  • The ability to occasionally lift 30 pounds and frequently lift 10 pounds, including above the head
  • The ability to push a cart of up to 50 pounds
  • Sufficient manual dexterity to operate hoses, tanks, and basic hand tools