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Company Overview  

Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs, Good Earth and Articulture Designs 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.  

Summary Description: 

The primary responsibility of the Interior Maintenance Horticulture Technician is to perform landscape maintenance tasks with care and efficiency. In order to ensure the highest level of services are provided, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 

• Exceed client expectations by providing professional, courteous and efficient service at all times.    

• Manage assigned client accounts and daily route effectively.   

• Responsible for providing excellent care and service to client accounts by:   

• Grooming and trimming plants    

• Probing soil for appropriate moisture levels   

• Cleaning plants with a duster, hand washing and/or spraying as needed.   

• Keep track of tools on job site   

• Write up special services as needed, so they can be scheduled (large tree trimming, pesticide application, after hour cleaning request, large plant material transplanting and replacements.)   

• Must be able to drive in downtown urban areas.     

• Work vehicle maintenance:   

• Maintain clean vehicle at all times, ensuring interior and exterior cleanliness.    

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

• Adhere to Company maintenance inspection policy.   

• Report any and all accidents (regardless of nature and severity) immediately.   

• Identify plant replacements, create replacement tickets and install small replacement plants and flowers as needed.   

• Ensure work sites are restored to original condition, or better if necessary, upon departure, ensuring no dirt, moss or debris is left behind upon completion of service.   

• Cultivate and maintain positive client relationships, including relationships with managers and co-workers.    

• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach to service while communicating with our customers.   

• Project a good company image to our customers and the general public at all times.   

• Ensure a professional appearance, good hygiene and a clean uniform.   

• Use proper horticultural references.   

• Understand and uphold Interior Service Department Quality Standards.   

• Must be able to identify common tropical plants.   

• Continue own education by staying informed of industry trends, learning new skills and asking questions when appropriate.   

• Is flexible and understands the importance of cooperation and teamwork.   

• Use time management and organizational skills to prioritize and plan work for the day/week.   

• Report problems and/or concerns with equipment and tools immediately.   

• Advise manager/s in a timely manner if additional assistance is needed so that it can be arranged.   

• Drive safely! Respect the legal speed limits as posted.   

• Ensure working hours, including overtime, have been recorded accurately and truthfully for each time period worked.   

• Participate in company LEAN activities and maintain areas as assigned. 

• Other duties as assigned.  

Level Requirements:  

Minimum of one (1) year horticultural education or equivalent experience.    

Tropical horticultural background preferred   

Must have a valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.  

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. 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to work on ledges with exposure to heights.   

Must be able to hand-carry buckets of water weighing 20-25 pounds frequently and on a daily basis.   

The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Varied Field Environment performing outdoor work with moderate to occasional loud noise. 

This is a minimal description of duties and is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the essential functions of this position.