Plant Care & Interiors Specialist

Rentokil Initial; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is hiring Plant Care Specialists to visit customer sites and perform routine plant care tasks, including watering, grooming, pruning, and fertilizing. The role requires a valid driver’s license, basic math, and strong communication skills.

You’ll work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed, with opportunities to grow within the Rentokil family. The position emphasizes safe ladder use, pest-free plants, and collaboration on installations and seasonal decor projects, while

Qualifications

• Experience caring for plants is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent plus 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 — follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and local regulations (covered by us).
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites daily to care for plants (groom, rotate, water, prune, trim).
• Gauge soil moisture with a soil probe and fertilize as needed.
• Maintain plant/display containers and prevent water damage.
• Keep plants disease- and pest-free and maintain top dressing.
• Assist on plantscape installations and holiday decoration projects.
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary.
• Communicate additional product needs to grow the business.
• Safely drive a service van/truck in urban and rural areas.
• Climb ladders safely and handle pruning tools.

Skills

Plant care

Driver's license

Communication skills

Basic math

Customer-facing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rentokil Initial is hiring Plant Care Specialists to visit customer sites and perform routine plant care tasks, including watering, grooming, pruning, and fertilizing. The role requires a valid driver’s license, basic math, and strong communication skills.

You’ll work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed, with opportunities to grow within the Rentokil family. The position emphasizes safe ladder use, pest-free plants, and collaboration on installations and seasonal decor projects, while