Warehouse & Interior Maintenance Horticulture Technician
About The Position
Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs and Good Earth are a creative and dynamic company specializing in interior and exterior landscaping, as well as seasonal holiday décor installations. Our mission is to transform commercial spaces into visually stunning environments that reflect beauty, festivity, and functionality. We are passionate about our work and committed to delivering high-quality design and installation services to our clients. The Warehouse & Horticulture Support Technician is responsible for the daily care, preparation, organization, and maintenance of interior plants and related materials within the warehouse and atrium. This role supports installation and service teams by ensuring plants and materials are healthy, properly maintained, accurately inventoried, and installation-ready. The position works closely with the Operations Coordinator to communicate plant status, inventory needs, material readiness, and operational issues.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with interior plants, horticulture, warehouse, or greenhouse operations preferred (training available)
- Ability to lift, move, and handle plants, containers, and materials regularly
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written task lists
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Willingness to obtain and maintain required pesticide application certification as needed for the role
Responsibilities
- Water all inventory plants according to established schedules and individual plant needs
- Monitor plant health and perform routine pruning, grooming, and pest management
- Apply preventative and corrective treatments as directed, including nematode applications
- Up-pot plants as needed to maintain plant health and growth
- Conduct regular inspections and proactively flag declining or problematic plant material to the Operations Coordinator
- Pull, label, clean, and stage plants for replacement and installation based on lists provided by the Operations Coordinator
- Ensure all plants meet installation-ready standards for quality, cleanliness, and appearance
- Clearly label and organize staged plants for technician pickup and route efficiency
- Report back to the Operations Coordinator on: Plants pulled and staged Plants ready for installation Shortages, substitutions, or quality concerns
- Support horticulture technicians with plant prep, staging, and material organization as needed
- Receive, unbox, inspect, and process incoming green goods shipments
- Perform initial plant treatments and inspections upon arrival
- Prepare, pack, and stage outbound plants and non-plant materials (containers, décor, soil, moss, rock, tools)
- Verify outbound materials align with work orders, installation lists, or service tickets
- Assist with periodic inventory counts, spot checks, and discrepancy reporting
- Track plant movement and inventory status accurately
- Inspect containers and materials for damage and remove defective items from active inventory
- Maintain atrium plants according to established care standards
- Provide basic fish or pond support as applicable, including feeding, monitoring, and reporting issues
- Report atrium plant health or facility concerns promptly
- Perform routine water machine maintenance and report malfunctions or service needs
- Safely operate warehouse equipment including hand trucks, carts, pallet jacks, and ladders
- Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment, including: Sweeping and floor care Trash and recycling removal Organized storage of plants, containers, and materials
- Maintain labeled shelves, racks, and storage areas for efficient retrieval
- Keep aisles, exits, and work areas clear and hazard-free
- Follow all warehouse and safety procedures, including PPE requirements
- Report unsafe conditions, spills, or damaged equipment immediately
- Complete required documentation such as receiving logs, pull lists, and checklists
- Work closely with the Operations Coordinator and operations team daily
- Communicate clearly and proactively regarding plant issues, inventory shortages, equipment concerns, or scheduling conflicts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
