Horticultural Service Technician

Plantscape Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$15 - $16

About The Position

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

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

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.