Plant Care Specialist I

Ambius • Sacramento, CA

312d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to visit various customer sites each day and provide care for the plants by performing trained tasks such as grooming, rotating, watering, pruning, trimming, removing debris from planters, gauging soil moisture accurately with a soil probe, and fertilizing as needed. Providing ultimate plant care while preventing damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. from water and/or moisture.

Requirements

• Experience caring for plants is preferred
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successfully meet pre-employment background screen
• Possess a valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills —You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Exercise trained techniques to apply and maintain appropriate amounts of water per lighting conditions and plant requirements
• Ensure plants as well as display containers are clean and free of dust and debris
• Keep all plants free from diseases and insects
• Maintain appearance of top dressing and other ornamental elements
• Recognize and communicate additional Ambius product needs to grow the business
• Assist on a variety of plantscape installations including interior or exterior container gardens, wall-mounted systems, commercial plantscapes, and more
• Assist on holiday decoration installations decorating the interior and exterior of buildings with a team as well as removal of holiday decorations as needed at the end of the season
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary
• Solid communication and critical problem solving skills
• Regularly drive a service van/truck in urban and rural settings
• Able to safely climb ladders and work on ladders
• Experience using pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects

Benefits

• Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period
• Professional and Personal Growth
• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED