Horticulture Tech

Foam Engineers, LLC; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Foam Engineers, LLC is seeking a Horticulture Technician to service commercial clients, maintain healthy plants, trees, and landscapes, and support routine care under supervision. The role involves hands-on plant work, client interaction, and adherence to service schedules.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, communicates clearly, and can work independently or as part of a team. A valid driver's license is preferred. Training available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture, landscaping, nursery or related field is preferred but NOT required.
• Dependable with the ability to maintain a consistent schedule.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the horticulture needs of commercial clients.
• Maintain plants and trees using water, fertilizer, hand tools, and horticultural equipment.
• Perform watering, fertilizing, pruning, trimming, weeding, planting, and seasonal maintenance.
• Monitor plants and trees for pests, disease, damage, or other concerns.
• Communicate customer, plant, or landscape concerns to the Field Leader.
• Interact with clients in a courteous, professional, and informative manner.
• Complete scheduled services thoroughly and on time.
• Safely operate and maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, professional work area and appearance.

Skills

Dependable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Job description

The Horticulture Technician is responsible for meeting the horticultural needs of commercial clients and maintaining healthy, attractive plants, trees, and landscaped areas. This position provides routine plant care, interacts with customers, follows established service schedules, and communicates concerns to the Field Leader. We are willing to train the right candidate!

• Attend to the horticulture needs of commercial clients.
• Maintain plants and trees using water, fertilizer, hand tools, and horticultural equipment.
• Perform watering, fertilizing, pruning, trimming, weeding, planting, and seasonal maintenance.
• Monitor plants and trees for pests, disease, damage, or other concerns.
• Communicate customer, plant, or landscape concerns to the Field Leader.
• Interact with clients in a courteous, professional, and informative manner.
• Complete scheduled services thoroughly and on time.
• Safely operate and maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, professional work area and appearance.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Horticulture, landscaping, nursery, or related experience preferred but NOT a must!
• Dependable and able to maintain a consistent schedule.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred/required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry plants, fertilizer, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and horticultural equipment.