Plant Care Specialist

Ambius; Delaware; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Ambius is seeking a Plant Care Specialist to visit client sites daily, caring for indoor plants, pruning and watering while protecting floors and displays. You will monitor moisture levels and apply nutrients as needed, ensuring clean displays and healthy greenery.

Role involves assisting with interior/exterior installations, holiday decor, and routine equipment maintenance. A valid driver’s license and reliable schedule are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent 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 to follow product label instructions for mixing.
• Licenses/certificates as required by regulations (covered by us).
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites daily to care for plants (grooming, watering, pruning).
• Gauge soil moisture with a soil probe and fertilize as needed.
• Keep plants and display containers clean and free of dust and debris.
• Prevent diseases and insects; maintain top dressing and ornamental elements.
• Assist on plantscape installations and holiday decoration projects.
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment when required.
• Drive a service van/truck in urban and rural settings; climb ladders as needed.

Skills

Plant care

Driver's license

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Ladder work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pruners

Scissors

Job description

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

For more information about our benefits, see below!

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

What do our Plant Care Specialists do?

The primary purpose of this role isto visit various customer sites each day and provide care for the plants by performing trained tasks such as grooming, rotating, watering, prune, trim, remove debris from planters, gauge soil moisture accurately with a soil probe and fertilize as needed. Providing ultimate plant care whilepreventing damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. from water and/or moisture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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

What do you need?

• 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

Base Pay Range

Hourly: $18.00 - $25.00

While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you’ll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

• Full‑time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching contributions

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation days & sick days
• Company‑paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.