Plant Care Specialist

BDS Connected Solutions, LLC.; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay schedule

401(k) after 12 months of employment

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

A leading plant service company is hiring part-time Plant Care Specialists to manage plant displays at Costco locations in New York. Responsibilities include ensuring plants are fresh and well-maintained. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable using mobile devices. This role offers $20.00/hour and has a mix of morning and afternoon shifts. Apply today to join a growing team dedicated to quality plant care.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising, customer service, or retail experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant displays, ensuring freshness and visual appeal.
• Check plants for watering needs and move racks as necessary.
• Use company app for reporting and photo documentation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient with Android or Apple devices

Ability to complete online training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At a Glance

We are hiring multiple part‑time Plant Care Specialists to maintain healthy, attractive plant displays for our clients at Costco locations. This role ensures all plant products are fresh, well‑watered, visually appealing, and organized for customers throughout the day. This is a 3‑month project running from March 31st to June 30th, supporting two plant care programs with both morning and afternoon shifts. Together, they require a mix of daily short visits 7 days a week and twice‑weekly visits. Each part‑time team member will complete a portion of the scheduled plant‑care visits.

A pply today and embark on a new career journey!

Minimum Pay

USD $20.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $20.00/Hr.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay schedule and early wage access – get paid when you need it
• Paid required training (online, in‑store)
• Paid drive time and mileage between stores
• Out of market travel pay (drive time, mileage, per diem, hotel)
• State‑mandated sick time
• State‑mandated cell allowance by shift
• Referral bonus opportunities
• 401(k) after 12 months of employment
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that rewards and promotes its associates
• A variety of part‑time and full‑time roles across the business that can lead to consistent income

What You’ll Do

• Check‑in with the store manager upon arrival and communicate any needs
• Locate client plant displays and confirm which products are available that day (using our designated company app on your mobile device)
• Check plants for watering needs, move plant racks to the designated area for watering, and dispose of unhealthy plants
• Use the watering backpack provided by the store team
• Condense plants on racks to keep them full for business hours ensuring oldest looks good & is first choice on display
• Take pictures of products placed (using our designated company app on your mobile device)
• Move empty racks to the holding area behind the store

Experience and Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Previous merchandising, customer service, and/or retail experience preferred

Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to collaborate and interact with and in‑store personnel
• Must be proficient using your personal Android or Apple device (Smartphone/Tablet) with GPS functionality to upload photos, report assignment data, and reference documents
• Able to complete paid online training courses in the required timeline before working in‑store
• Must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, grasp, push or pull, talk and/or hear, and drive
• Regularly lift and carry 20+ pounds
• Non‑slip rubber soled shoes will be needed and required as you will be watering plants

Important Information

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

CCPA Privacy Policy for CA Residents

BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at‑will employer.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry‑leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.