Horticultural Service Technician
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Part-time
On-site
15d ago
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Company:
Plantscape Inc. specializes in horticultural services including plant installations and maintenance.
Summary:
The Horticultural Service Technician maintains plant installations, provides care, and communicates with clients in a part-time role. Applicants need a valid driver's license and must be able to work independently in the greater Pittsburgh area.
Job 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.
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
- This position will require a background check and drug screen prior to starting
