Plant Care Specialist

Ambius•Lakeland, FL

11d

About The Position

The Plant Care Specialist visits various customer sites each day to care for plants by performing trained tasks such as grooming, rotating, watering, pruning, trimming, removing debris from planters, measuring soil moisture with a soil probe, and fertilizing as needed. The role requires providing quality plant care while preventing water or moisture damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, and furniture. Specialists may also assist with plantscape and holiday decoration installations, and maintain scenting and air purification equipment. The position regularly involves driving a service van or truck in urban and rural settings, climbing and working on ladders, and using sharp tools. This position is with a Rentokil family of companies business. The company describes opportunities for professional growth, training and development, competitive pay, and performance incentives. Benefits for full-time colleagues begin on day one, with no waiting period.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license from the state of residence.
Availability to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic math skills, including the ability to follow product-label instructions for mixing.
Any licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers these.

Nice To Haves

Experience caring for plants.
Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Apply and maintain appropriate amounts of water according to lighting conditions and plant requirements.
Keep plants and display containers clean and free of dust and debris.
Keep plants free from diseases and insects.
Maintain the appearance of top dressing and other ornamental elements.
Recognize and communicate additional Ambius product needs to support business growth.
Assist with interior and exterior container gardens, wall-mounted systems, commercial plantscapes, and other plantscape installations.
Assist with holiday decoration installations inside and outside buildings, and remove decorations at the end of the season as needed.
Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary.
Communicate effectively and use critical problem-solving skills.
Regularly drive a service van or truck in urban and rural settings.
Safely climb and work on ladders.
Use pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities and multiple avenues to grow a career.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional benefits.
Benefits enrollment for full-time colleagues is available immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one.
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
Vacation days and sick days.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
Health, safety, and flexibility are prioritized.