Interior Plantscape Technician

Rentokil North America; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Day 1 benefits

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Rentokil North America is seeking a Plant Care Specialist to visit client sites across Lakeland, FL, providing plant care, grooming, watering, and pruning while preventing damage to surroundings. You will follow plant requirements, maintain cleanliness, and help prevent pests and diseases.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work weekdays with Saturdays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for plants is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills —You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exercise trained techniques to apply and maintain appropriate amounts of water per lighting conditions and plant requirements.
• Ensure plants as well as display containers are clean and free of dust and debris.
• Keep all plants free from diseases and insects.
• Maintain appearance of top dressing and other ornamental elements.
• Recognize and communicate additional Ambius product needs to grow the business.
• Assist on a variety of plantscape installations including interior or exterior container gardens, wall-mounted systems, commercial plantscapes, and more.
• Assist on holiday decoration installations decorating the interior and exterior of buildings with a team as well as removal of holiday decorations as needed at the end of the season.
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary.
• Solid communication and critical problem solving skills.
• Regularly drive a service van/truck in urban and rural settings.
• Able to safely climb ladders and work on ladders.
• Experience using pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects.

Skills

Plant care

Communication

Math skills

Driving

Customer-facing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pruning tools

Job description

Rentokil North America is seeking a Plant Care Specialist to visit client sites across Lakeland, FL, providing plant care, grooming, watering, and pruning while preventing damage to surroundings. You will follow plant requirements, maintain cleanliness, and help prevent pests and diseases.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work weekdays with Saturdays as needed.