Plant Care & Interiors Specialist

Rentokil Terminix; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Start Day 1

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Rentokil Terminix is seeking a Plant Care Specialist in Oakland, CA to visit customer sites daily and perform plant maintenance, including watering, pruning, and grooming, while preventing damage to surroundings. You will also assist with installations and holiday decorations as part of a team.

The role requires basic math and strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work Monday through Saturday as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for plants 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 — 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

• Visit customer sites daily to care for plants (watering, pruning, trimming, debris removal).
• Maintain plant displays and containers, ensuring cleanliness and appearance.
• Manage soil moisture with a soil probe and apply fertilization as needed.
• Identify additional Ambius product needs to grow the business.
• Assist on plantscape installations and holiday decorations as part of a team.
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary.
• Communicate effectively and solve problems on-site.
• Safely drive a service van/truck and climb ladders as required.

Skills

Plant care experience

Communication skills

Math skills

Reading and writing

Customer-facing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pruners

Soil moisture probe

Job description

Rentokil Terminix is seeking a Plant Care Specialist in Oakland, CA to visit customer sites daily and perform plant maintenance, including watering, pruning, and grooming, while preventing damage to surroundings. You will also assist with installations and holiday decorations as part of a team.

The role requires basic math and strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work Monday through Saturday as needed.