Plant Care Specialist: Plants, Styling & Maintenance

Terminix; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Ambius in Illinois is seeking Plant Care Specialists to visit client sites daily to groom, water, prune, rotate, and fertilize plants, while preventing moisture-related damage to floors and surroundings. You will assist on plantscape installations, manage holiday décor, maintain scenting and air-purification equipment, and communicate product needs to grow the business.

A valid driver's license, plant-care experience preferred, high school diploma or GED, and willingness to work Monday–Saturday

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving

Plant care experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ambius in Illinois is seeking Plant Care Specialists to visit client sites daily to groom, water, prune, rotate, and fertilize plants, while preventing moisture-related damage to floors and surroundings. You will assist on plantscape installations, manage holiday décor, maintain scenting and air-purification equipment, and communicate product needs to grow the business.

A valid driver's license, plant-care experience preferred, high school diploma or GED, and willingness to work Monday–Saturday