Indoor Plants Technician - CBD Based

Rentokil Initial; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyKi travel card

Mobile phone

Bonuses

Uniform & boots

Training and induction

Job summary

Ambius (a Rentokil Initial Company) Melbourne is seeking an Indoor Plants Technician to service city-based clients on a permanent full-time basis. You will travel to client sites by public transport, work on foot, and join a supportive team reporting to the Local Service Manager.

Training will be provided to develop horticulture skills and plant care expertise. The role covers care, installation and removal of plants, plus clear onsite client communication, with opportunities for progression and

Qualifications

• Passion for plants.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Willingness to travel to the city via public transport.
• Qualificatons in Horticulture are desirable as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of indoor plants including watering, fertilizing, cleaning and pruning.
• Installing and uninstalling plants on client premises.
• Communicating with the client onsite.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Travel willingness

Public transport familiarity

Education

Horticulture (desirable)

Job description

Calling all plant lovers and green thumbs! If you’d love a career that celebrates your obsession with plants, a role as an Indoor Plants Technician with Ambius (A Rentokil Initial Company) could be what you’re looking for. This is an unique opportunity for a Technician to come onboard with us and join our Indoor plants business in Melbourne on a permanent full time basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for servicing our city based clients. Due to the location and nature of this role, you will be expected to catch public transport into the city and be prepared to visit clients on foot.

At Ambius we are a leading, interior plantscape business. We encourage, supply and maintain the use of indoor plants to improve the look, feel and air quality of the workplace for employee wellbeing. We specialise in both rental and non-rental plants to suit our client's need.

This role will see you working in a supportive environment and reporting directly to the Local Service Manager.

The main duties of this role are:

• Care and maintenance of indoor plants including: watering, fertilizing, cleaning and pruning
• Installing and uninstalling of plants on client premises
• Communication with the client contact onsite

Benefits of being part of the Ambius team:

• Working for The Pacific’s largest B2B indoor plantscaping company
• A fully paid MyKi travel card
• Mobile phone
• Employee cash incentive programs & bonuses
• Company uniform, safety boots and all the tools you need
• Comprehensive induction, training and qualification
• Access to employee assistance program, for you and your family
• Ongoing learning and development
• Career Progression, many of our technicians have expanded into managerial, supervisory or cross functional roles
• ...and more!

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A passion for plants
• Qualifications in Horticulture (desirable but not essential - we offer full training)
• Experience working in a similar role
• Willingness to travel to the city via public transport
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• An ability to consistently work within both our Client's and Ambius' safety parameters
• Female and indigenous candidates urged to apply.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment medical, references and police checks.

About Rentokil Initial:

At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene and indoor plant care. What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to help protect people, enhance lives and preserve our planet, every day.

From washrooms, to aged care homes, to office plantscaping and classrooms – we are there, ready, bursting with passion and pride to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.

We operate three brands: Rentokil Pest Control, Initial Hygiene and Ambius Indoor Plants. Our parent company, Rentokil Initial plc, employs more than 60,000 people across more than 80 countries, supporting over 5 million customers.

Employee Testimonials:

“There are so many things I love about my job. I love being on the road, my own little van that I get to zoom around in, and the relationships and connections I get to build.”
Angela Smith - Technician

“All of my managers have been really encouraging. They have seen things in me that I didn’t see in myself. The best thing about working for Rentokil Initial is the teamwork. Our motto is that we are all in this together.”
Amanda Haans - Local Service & Sales Manager

“I got to the point in my life where I was looking for something different. Since joining Rentokil, I’ve been provided with so many qualifications and opportunities for advancement.”
Jim Evans - Senior Technician