Plant Care Technician I

Ambius • San Antonio, TX

8d

About The Position

The Plant Care Technician I visits customer sites each day to care for plants using trained techniques, including grooming, rotating, watering, pruning, trimming, removing debris from planters, checking soil moisture with a soil probe, and fertilizing as needed. The technician protects surrounding floors, walls, carpet, and furniture from water or moisture damage while providing plant care. The role also includes assisting with plantscape and holiday decoration installations and removals, maintaining scenting and air purification equipment, and identifying additional product needs for customers. It requires regular driving between service locations and safe ladder use.

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.
• Licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these.
• Solid communication and critical problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for plants.
• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites and care for plants through grooming, rotating, watering, pruning, trimming, debris removal, soil-moisture checks, and fertilizing as needed.
• Apply appropriate amounts of water based on lighting conditions and plant requirements.
• Keep plants and display containers clean and free of dust and debris, and keep plants free from diseases and insects.
• Maintain the appearance of top dressing and other ornamental elements.
• Prevent water or moisture damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, and furniture.
• Recognize and communicate additional Ambius product needs to support business growth.
• Assist with interior and exterior plantscape installations, including container gardens, wall-mounted systems, and commercial plantscapes.
• Assist with holiday decoration installations and remove decorations at the end of the season as needed.
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary.
• 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

• Career growth opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other health benefits; full-time colleagues can begin enrollment immediately, 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-focused workplace.

What This Job Offers

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