Interior Plant Technician Living Wall Gardener

Habitat Horticulture; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

11 paid holidays

Training for aerial work platforms

Job summary

Habitat Horticulture in the Bay Area seeks an experienced Interior Plant Technician to maintain interior plant installations and thriving vertical gardens. You will care for living walls, ensure plant vitality, and support green infrastructure in urban environments.

You’ll work with our maintenance team across diverse high-end settings, applying pruning, irrigation troubleshooting, and pest management with a attentive, safety-conscious approach. A valid CA driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for interiorscape plants and living walls.
• Knowledge of tropical interior plants and exterior ornamental plants.
• Ability to identify common plant pests and understand management.
• Familiarity with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Experience with nutrients and fertilizers for plants.
• Able to work independently and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for interior plants and living walls, maintaining health and appearance.
• Perform pruning, including deadheading, to maintain vitality.
• Manage pest and plant disease issues with direction.
• Plant with attention to detail and proper technique.
• Identify and report issues related to pests, diseases, or damage.

Skills

Interior plant care

Tropical interior plants

Pest identification & management

Irrigation system troubleshooting

Fertilizers & nutrients for plants

Independent, proactive worker

Decision making under unknowns

Tools

Landscape hand tools

Ladders

Job description

Are you an experienced gardener or landscaper with a passion for bringing more greenery into urban spaces? Join our team of dedicated horticulturists and gardeners who are committed to making our cities greener and more vibrant. We’d love to have you on board!

Habitat Horticulture is a locally owned company specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of vertical gardens, interiorscapes, and green infrastructure. Driven by a commitment to promoting the psychological and environmental benefits of plants, we bring nature into urban spaces in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Known for our quality work and thriving installations for a variety of high end clientele; we create environments that enhance well-being and elevate spaces across a variety of settings.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Interior Plant Technician to join our dynamic Bay Area Maintenance team. In this role, you will play a key part by maintaining and caring for interior plant installation and thriving vertical gardens. If you're passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable environments and have the skills to make a real impact, we’d love for you to help us make our cities greener, one space at a time.

Responsibilities:

• Provide care for interior plants and living walls, ensuring their health and overall appearance
• Perform aesthetic and functional pruning, including deadheading, to maintain plant vitality
• Manage pest and plant disease issues (with direction), including but not limited to; identification, treatment, and prevention
• Planting with attention to detail and proper technique
• Identify and report issues related to pests, diseases, or damage to green spaces
• Assist with the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Follow fertilizer and irrigation schedules, adjusting as necessary to optimize plant health
• Communicate effectively with team members using mobile technology and other tools
• Transport plants and supplies, as needed, to support project and maintenance needs

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and passion for interiorscape plant care
• Knowledge of tropical interior plants and ornamental exterior landscape plants
• Proficiency in identifying common plant pests and understanding their management
• Familiarity with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Experience with nutrients and fertilizers for plants
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and confidently make informed decisions
• Ability to interpret unknowns and make confident informed decisions
• Energetic, hardworking, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic

Requirements:

• A valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Reliable personal vehicle for transportation to various work sites (mileage, parking and tolls reimbursed)
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working on ladders and, when necessary, from mechanical lifts
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining landscape hand tools
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment, including proper care of tools and equipment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and certification for operation of lifts and aerial work platforms
• Health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life)
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• 401(k) retirement plan to help secure your future
• 11 paid holidays throughout the year