Floral, Plant, and Garden Assistant

Events Unlimited; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Floral and Plant Rental Associates is seeking candidates to work around plants and grow this side of the business. Responsibilities include caring for tropicals and houseplants, preparing inventory for rentals and sales, and assisting with event decor and setup.

Ideal applicants have experience with plants or floral settings, a valid driver’s license with insurance, and the ability to work in indoor or outdoor environments. Travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience with houseplants, gardening, or floral settings.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a car with valid insurance and clean driving record.
• Willingness to work in indoor/outdoor environments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for tropicals and houseplants, prepping and potting for rentals/sales.
• Plant and harvest flowers, grasses, and other ornamentals; build floral arrangements for events.
• Set up events with tables, chairs, furniture rental, event decor and more.
• General plant care including weeding, pest control, and routine maintenance.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Gardening

Floral/decor experience

Job description

Floral and Plant Rental Associates - Work around plants and grow things!

Our floral and plant rental division is looking for people who are interested in long term employment working in and around plants. We are currently investing in growing this side of our business, including planting and caring for our own inventory and that means we are looking to add to the team!

Job Duties:

• Tropicals & Houseplants - Care and Feeding, Prepping, beautifying, cleaning, potting for rentals/sales etc.
• Floral/Décor - Planting and harvesting flowers, grasses, and other ornamentals, building floral arrangements for events.
• General weeding, caring for plants, pest control, etc.
• Setting up events, tables, chairs, furniture rental, event decor & more.

Experience:

• Experience and knowledge working with plants, houseplants, gardening, working on a farm, working in agricultural or horticultural settings, and/or working in a floral/decor setting is ideal.

Requirements:

• A car to get to and from work with valid insurance.
• Clean driving record.
• Complete/Verifiable educational and employment history.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Willingness to work outside/inside and in various environments as needed.
• Available for company travel.

Ideally we will find a candidate who wants to join our team and work into a management position. The best candidates will have the desire to succeed, and the will to do whatever it takes to get there. We will be growing plants, growing our business, and growing our staff along the way! Our company is event focused, and we all pitch in wherever needed for the success of the company and our customers.