Exterior Maintenance Horticulture Technician

BOTANICAL DESIGNS LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with plan coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

401K plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Botanical Designs LLC is seeking an Exterior Maintenance/Horticulture Technician in Seattle, WA. The role involves maintaining customer properties, including trees, shrubs, and seasonal flowers, using hand tools and power equipment, and ensuring vehicles and tools are well maintained.

You will follow safety standards, uphold quality expectations, and collaborate with Crew Leads and management to deliver outstanding service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year horticultural education or equivalent experience.
• Proactive team player with strong follow-through and safety awareness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with managers, supervisors, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance on customer’s properties including trees, shrubs, perennials and seasonal flowers.
• Use hand tools and power equipment; mowing, edging, weed control, pruning.
• Maintain vehicles and tools; ensure cleanliness and upkeep.
• Support safety standards and department quality guidelines.
• Report problems to Crew Lead or Supervisor; follow directions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

One year horticultural education

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Seattle Branch - BD - Seattle, WA 98108

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Category: Other

Company Overview

Botanical Designs and its affiliates, 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 Exterior MaintenanceHorticulture Technicianis to perform landscape maintenance tasks with care and efficiency.In order toensure the highest level of services are provided,additionalduties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks on customer’s property including, but not limited to:
• Maintenance of trees, shrubs,perennialand seasonal flowers.
• Use of hand shears, handprunersand hand loppers. Gas and electric equipmentsuch 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.
• Exceedclient’sexpectations by providing professional, courteous and efficient service at all times.
• Project a “good company image”at all times.
• Ensure a professional appearance, goodhygieneand a clean uniform
• Understand and uphold Exterior Maintenance Department Quality Standards.
• Able to work effectively both individually and in a team with minimal supervision; able to make decisions using own initiative. Assume responsibility forownwork and for performing tasks correctly.
• Follow direction and guidance provided by Crew Leads and Management Team.
• Report problems or concerns regarding accounts to Exterior Maintenance Crew Lead or Supervisor.
• Must drive a company vehicle when needed.
• 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.
• Report any and all accidents (regardless of nature and severity) immediately.
• Wash truck weekly and keepcabinterior clean and organized.
• Complete monthly Vehicle Inspections and complete required paperwork.
• 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.
• Is aware of and concerned with the daily goals and expectations of the CrewLead.Whencovering fora Crew Lead, must report concernsregardingaccounts to Supervisor or Manager on a same-day basis.
• 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 in-teriorspaces, exposed roots, or soil/debris on surrounding hardscape upon completion of work.
• Continueowneducation by staying informed of industry trends, learning newskillsand asking questions whenappropriate.
• Participate in company LEAN activities andmaintainareas as assigned.
• Monitor Salesforce, emails, and phone messages throughout workday and respondin a timely manner, always following the company “Sunset Rule” for internal and external communications.
• Update andutilizeSalesforce in daily work, keepingaccurateand up-to‑date records on all accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ensure knowledge of theappropriate safetyand environmental revisions. Handle plants and tools with care,being concernedwith safety and security. Immediately report safety concerns to Crew Lead.
• Set a positive example by displaying a pleasant and approachable demeanor and remaining friendly and courteous at all times.
• Is aware of and actively supports the achievement of departmental goals.
• Proactive team player, strong follow through, quickdecision makingabilities and able to problem-solve in afast paceenvironment.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with managers,supervisorsand co-workers.

Level Requirements

• Minimum of one (1)yearhorticultural education or equivalent experience.
• Tropical horticultural background preferred
• Must have a validDriversLicense andmaintaina 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. 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 20-40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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.

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.