Horticultural Technician/Installer

Rolling Greens, Inc., is seeking a horticultural technician to service commercial properties in Greater Piedmont Triad, NC area. We are looking for an individual that is hard working, self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently as well as with other associates. Responsibilities include deliver and install plants, maintaining interior tropical plants in an office environment and some exterior containers, , and holiday décor. We are looking for an applicant with attention to detail who loves working with plants and providing the ongoing service to make them thrive!

Requirements

Plant Care:

• Know the names, light requirements and moisture requirements of all plants serviced.
• Water plants appropriately.
• Remove dead, yellow, damaged leaves and any debris from pot.
• Prune/Trim plants as directed in training.
• Turn plants regularly for even light distribution.
• Add soil, moss, and mulch as needed.
• Inspect each plant for changes in health. Look for signs of emerging pests, insects, and disease or soil problems. Recognize insects/diseases and treat them with the accepted methods.
• Decide whether a plant is no longer in first class condition and needs replacement.

Holiday installation / removal

• Assist on holiday decor installations decorating the interior and exterior of buildings
• Assist on the removal of holiday decorations as needed at the end of the season
• Regular work on ladders up to 12 ft
• Be available for 'after-hour' work due to a short window of opportunity for this seasonal activity (November – January)

General:

• Maintain prompt and regular attendance each day
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance; the uniform is provided
• Be professional, polite and helpful when dealing with customers
• Enter workplace and perform service without disturbing our client's daily business
• Follow processes, procedures as trained, including the required forms and paperwork.
• Ability to handle the physical aspects of the position as follows but not limited to:

Walking, Standing, Bending, Lifting and Carrying up to 50lbs., Climbing Ladders

• Maintain good driving record in accordance with our insurance company requirements
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation as this job involves traveling to multiple locations daily in the Piedmont Triad area. (Company compensates for mileage.)
• Equipment and tools are provided for the job.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance