Plant Care Technician I

Ambius•Riverside, CA

15d

About The Position

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." What do our Plant Care Specialists do? 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. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 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

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

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

Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility