Interior Plant Technician

METRO HORT GROUP, INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in horticulture is seeking a dedicated individual to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves caring for interior and tropical plants, ensuring their health and vitality while communicating with clients and staff. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and ready to work in diverse weather conditions. With a focus on professional growth and training, this position offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a vibrant environment dedicated to excellence in plant care and design.

Qualifications

• Highly professional and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in horticulture and plant care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for common interior and tropical plants and their cultural requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients and service staff.

Skills

Knowledge of common interior/tropical plants

Watering plants

Knowledge of common garden pests/diseases

Planting and installation assistance

Communication with service and operations staff

Client communication regarding plant care

Education

Working knowledge of horticulture

Experience with plant materials

Job description

Start Date: 4/28/25Compensation: $20/hr - $25 /hr

Blondie’s Treehouse Inc. is a nationally recognized horticultural firm based in the New York City area. Specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of Interior Plantscapes, Exterior Landscapes, Floral Artistry and Holiday Décor, Blondie’s has been setting industry standards for over 35 years. As a multi-faceted, dynamic company Blondie’s is known for landscape design and construction, seasonal horticultural styling, rooftop gardens and interior specimen plantings. Always looking for new talent, Blondie’s prides itself on providing the best the industry has to offer.

We are seeking to add a key member to our team. This is a dynamic full-time position that requires a high energy, detail-oriented self-starter who works well independently as well as being a crucial component to the success of the team

Responsibilities/Duties

• Knowledge of the common interior/tropical plants; as well as their care and cultural requirements
• Watering plants
• Knowledge of common garden pests/diseases and IPM
• Planting; as well as help on installations
• Communicating with service staff and operations staff
• Communicating with clients regarding plant care

Qualifications/Requirements

• Highly Professional
• Reliable
• Greenwall / Living Wall maintenance included. Training will be provided however candidate will need to be thorough, patient, and reliable to successfully care for vertical gardens
• Candidate must be capable to lift 40lbs, be comfortable working on a ladder and be active all day long
• Must be able to work in rain or shine conditions to successfully manage the accounts given
• Working knowledge of horticulture is required. Experience with plant materials including interior foliage and exterior ornamentals is preferred