Horticulturalist - Technician and Installer Job at The Plant Lady, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

  • The Plant Lady, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Plant Lady, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Interior Landscape Technician to join our team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be the ongoing maintenance and installation of live plants inside commercial spaces. This is a year round, W2 position.

We would strongly prefer a full time hire (40+ hours per week). Full time would include all of the benefits listed below. We will consider a part time hire, but part time would not include health insurance, vacation, or paid holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining the visual appeal of live interior plants by watering, fertilizing, pruning, cleaning, and rotating plants according to industry accepted horticultural standards.
  • Inspecting plants regularly for signs of pests, diseases, or environmental stress, and applying appropriate treatments when needed, guided by IPM principles.
  • Acting as the face of the company on-site, communicating and building positive relationships with clients.
  • Keeping accurate inventories of plants, records of replacement plants, logs of services rendered, notes on issues that arise, and promptly communicating these with management.
  • Assisting with deliveries and / or installations of live plants.
  • Assisting with the preparation, transport, installation, and post-season dismantling of commercial holiday decor (November through January).
  • Assisting with the installation and maintenance of exterior seasonal plants (container plantings and small beds of flowers).

Qualifications & Skills :

  • Prior experience specifically with interior plants is not necessary, but previous related experience is helpful (working in a service based business, and / or having a background in horticulture - nursery, greenhouse, landscaping, conservatory, garden center, etc.). We will provide training as needed based on your background.
  • Must be able to work overtime during seasonal peaks (generally May, November, December, and January). This will include some nights and weekends.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders safely, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Self-motivated and able to efficiently manage a daily service route independently.
  • A clean driving record and valid driver's license.
  • A reliable personal vehicle for traveling between client sites when doing basic maintenance (mileage reimbursed).
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check (required by many of our clients).
  • Experience driving cargo vans or small box trucks is helpful, but not required. (for larger installations and holiday decor transport using company vehicles).
  • There is no hardscaping, mowing, snow plowing, etc. in this position. Any exterior work is limited to plants and decor.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:

  • Hourly Rate (tiered based on experience):
    • $18.00 – $20.00/hour - entry level. Candidates with little to no relevant professional experience. We will provide training on plant care and decor installation techniques.
    • $20.00 – $22.00/hour - mid-level. Candidates with solid, proven experience in interior landscaping, horticulture, or professional holiday/event decorating. We will provide training as needed to combine with your experience.
    • $23.00 – $25.00/hour - advanced. For an experienced professional who can jump in on day one with minimal training.
  • All overtime hours are compensated at time and a half (1.5x) the regular hourly rate.
  • 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance: The company pays the entire health insurance premium for the employee beginning on day one of employment.
  • Company retirement plan with a dollar for dollar match up to 3% of compensation.
  • Full reimbursement provided for all work-related mileage.
  • Full reimbursement of all work-related parking costs.
  • Paid time off (PTO) - 3 weeks per year of sick and vacation time.
  • Paid Holidays - 6 per year.
  • Company-provided uniform and tools
  • Opportunity for year-end bonus based on individual and company performance.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Night shift

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