Plant Care & Interiors Technician

Rentokil North America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation and sick days

Floating holidays

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Rentokil North America is seeking Plant Care Specialists to visit customer sites daily and provide plant care by grooming, watering, pruning, soil maintenance and fertilization. You will protect surroundings from water damage and ensure plants look their best.

Responsibilities include watering according to light, cleaning displays, preventing pests, assisting on installations, and safely driving between sites. High school diploma and valid driver's license required; benefits start day 1.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Visit various customer sites daily to provide plant care (grooming, rotating, watering, pruning, debris removal).
• Gauge soil moisture with soil probe and fertilize as needed.
• Maintain appearance of plants and display containers, keeping them clean and free of dust.
• Prevent plant diseases and pests; communicate additional product needs to grow the business.
• Assist on plantscape installations (interior/exterior) and holiday decorations with a team.
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary.
• Able to drive a service van/truck safely and work on ladders.

Skills

Plant care

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pruners

Soil moisture probe

Watering tools

Job description

Rentokil North America is seeking Plant Care Specialists to visit customer sites daily and provide plant care by grooming, watering, pruning, soil maintenance and fertilization. You will protect surroundings from water damage and ensure plants look their best.

Responsibilities include watering according to light, cleaning displays, preventing pests, assisting on installations, and safely driving between sites. High school diploma and valid driver's license required; benefits start day 1.