Fertilizer Inspector Jobs in Minneapolis, MN (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview

Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs, GoodEarthand Articulture Designs are a creative and dynamic company specializing in interior and exterior landscaping, as well as seasonal holiday decor 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.

Summary Description:

The Crew leads primary responsibility is to oversee the routine maintenance of exterior landscape accounts. To ensure the highest level of services are provided,additionalduties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

JobDutiesandResponsibilities(EssentialFunctions):

• Lead by example using a hands-on approach. Ensure responsibilities are assigned in a fair andequitablemanner. Reporttoand work with Manager on behavioral and/or performance challenges that may arise among Crew Members.

• Provide in-field training on horticultural techniques, safety, equipment uses, and respectful communication.

• Familiarize Crew Members with all aspects ofmaintainingaccounts (including location of management office, security and particulars about parking and restrooms).

• Brief Crew Members daily on goals and expectations. Keep Crewapprisedof changes to routine.

• Schedule 10-minute morning and afternoon breaks and half-hour lunch as appropriate.Agree ontimeswith Crew Members.

• Prioritize and plan work for the day/week. Keep Managerapprisedof changes to scheduled route and/or need forassistance.

• ReportimmediatelytoManagerany accidents, illnesses or other non-routine occurrence that is a causeforconcern and/or that may disrupt work schedule.

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks on customers' property including, but not limited to:

• Maintenance of trees, shrubs,perennialand seasonal flowers.

• Use of hand shears, handprunersand hand loppers. Gas and electric equipment such as power shears, power blowers, mowers, line trimmers and blowers

• Mowing, edging, blowing fertilizer application, weed control, bed raking,trimmingand pruning.

• Perform all regular tasks including but not limited to leaf and debris removal.

• Wateringcontainers,bedsand hanging baskets as needed.

• Report toManager, onsame-daybasis, on the need forreplacementplants or special services, or about customer concerns.

• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach to service while communicating with crew members,supervisorsand managers

• Project a good company imagetoour customers and thegeneral publicat all times.

• Ensure a professional appearance, goodhygieneand a clean uniform.

• Understand and uphold Exterior Department Quality Standards.

• Responsible for managing equipment including but not limited to:

• Report problems/concerns with equipment and tools or need for tools/equipment and supplies

• Keepingtrack of issued tools at all times.

• Keep tools in working order ensuring they are clean, sharp, organized, and labeled accordingly.

• Keep power equipment secured with cable and lock when in truck and not in use.

• Keep tools and equipment organized and secure when on job sites.

• Work vehicle maintenance:

• Maintain cleanvehicleat all times, ensuring interior and exterior cleanliness.

• Remove personal items from vehicles daily (lunchboxes, cell phones, garbage, etc.).

• Adhere to Company maintenance inspection policy.

• Reportany and allaccidents (regardless of nature and severity) immediately.

• Wash truck weekly and keepcabinterior clean and organized.

• Complete monthly Vehicle Inspections and complete required paperwork.

• Ensure working hours, including overtime, have been recorded accurately and truthfully for eachtime periodworked.

• Ensure interior and exterior work sites are restored to original condition, or better if necessary-- without holes, exposed pipes or gravel, footprints in beds or interior spaces, exposed roots, or soil/debris on surrounding hardscape upon completion of work.

• Under direction of Supervisor,assistin general upkeep of shop. Help direct Crew Members in this effort.

• Participate in company LEAN activities andmaintainareas as assigned.

• Monitor emails, and phone messages throughout workday and respondin a timely manner.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ensure knowledge ofappropriate safetyand environmental revisions.Handle plants and tools with care,being concernedwith safety and security.Immediately report any concernsregardingsafety toManager.

• Set a positive example by displaying a pleasant and approachable demeanor and alwaysremainingfriendly and courteous.

• Is aware of and actively supports the achievement of departmental goals.

• Proactive team player, strong follow-through, quick decision-makingabilitiesand able to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional mannerisms,appearanceand actions (self-confident and committed to high ethics).

• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage change effectively.

• Strongverbal and written communication skills with managers,supervisorsand co-workers.

Level Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of horticultural education or equivalent industry experience.

• Must have a valid Driver's License andmaintaina clean driving record.

• Must be knowledgeable ofvarious typesof common plants and be able toidentifythe plants that the Companymaintains.

• Verifiable good working knowledge of proper horticultural techniques including pruning, watering, fertilizing and insect and disease control.

• Experience using standard landscape equipment and tools properly and safely (21mower, linetrimmer,blower, power shears, and hand tools).

• A current pesticide application license (Commercial Operators License) is preferred. Those currently pursuing the pesticide application license may be considered.

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Include:

Medical with contribution coverages on our health program as defined by plan
Dental as defined by plan
Vision as defined by plan
401K as defined by plan
Paid Holidays as defined by company policy
Personal Time Off (PTO) based on the accrual allotment as defined by the company policy

PhysicalRequirements:

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeeto successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeis regularlyrequiredtotalkand/orhear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit, stand,walk;use hands to finger, handle orfeel;andreach withhands and arms. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.

The employee isfrequentlyrequired to climb orbalance;and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employeemustfrequentlyliftand/ormoveupto20-40 poundsandoccasionallyliftand/or moveup to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

VariedFieldEnvironmentperformingoutdoorworkwithmoderatetooccasionalloudnoise.

This is a minimal description of duties and is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks thatmaybeassigned.Asthenatureofbusinessdemandschange,somaytheessentialfunctionsofthisposition.

Botanical Designs LLC. And affiliatesisan Equal Opportunity Employer.

All offers of employment at Botanical Designs LLC. are contingent upon clear results from a background check.