Plant Care Specialist

Ambius • Boston, MA

7d • Onsite

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, prune, trim, remove debris from planters, gauge soil moisture accurately with a soil probe and fertilize as needed. Providing ultimate plant care while preventing damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. from water and/or moisture. Ambius interior plantscaping means more than just plants. We strive to be the premier creator of healthy, productive and sustainable environments for our businesses, which enriches the work experience and delivers a productive environment enabling people to thrive. Our business is based on scientific research that demonstrates the positive benefits plants have on indoor air quality, and ultimately our health and wellbeing. Our Ambius team are the people responsible for the vibrant plant decor in hotel lobbies, the clusters of plant designs in shopping centres, the green walls you see in corporate offices and many restaurants. In summary we are responsible for providing any sized organisation with interior plantscaping which engages clients and their staff through the health benefits of plants indoors.

Requirements

• Experience caring for plants is preferred
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
• 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
• Solid communication and critical problem solving skills
• Experience using pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects

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
• Regularly drive a service van/truck in urban and rural settings
• Able to safely climb ladders and work on ladders

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

What This Job Offers

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