Job description

Horticultural Installation Technician

Sarasota, FL

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Horticultural Installation Technician
The Horticultural Installation Technician is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all horticultural products and seasonal décor to our clients. On a structured schedule with an allotted time, the Installation Technician makes deliveries throughout our service region. Duties may include:

• Receive, unload and unpack plants and other freight
• Select, clean and prepare plants for installation routes
• Make deliveries of new installation work orders and or replacement work orders
• Maintain installation and color kits
• Load and unload delivery Vehicles
• Vehicle washing and maintenance
• General property/facility maintenance
• On a seasonal basis assist with delivery of holiday foliage and décor

The Horticultural Installation Technician will be driving a company owned vehicle and must possess a valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must be able to lift 10 lb. water buckets and/or load and unload 50-75 lb. plants and containers throughout the day. Must be able to climb ladders and have good dexterous use of both hands. Must be able to use scissors, pruners, hand saws, hoses and other small tools. Must be able to apply leaf cleaners and insecticides using hand-held pump sprayers. Must have a satisfactory safe driving record. Must be able to professionally communicate with clients and have a neat and clean appearance.

This is strenuous work requiring good vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and the ability to work a 10 hour day in varying greenhouse and/or office conditions.

General Administrative Responsibilities

• Timely arrival each day to the facility, ready to report to work
• Attendance at regular training sessions
• Proper documentation of work orders, and time sheet.
• Timely requests for supplies, tools and full knowledge of equipment
• Timely communication to supervisor regarding account problems or concerns
• Friendly, professional communication with client contact.
• Proper maintenance and safe use of company tools, equipment and vehicles.

Disinfecting Service Responsibilities

• Timely arrival each day to the facility, ready to report to work
• Perform all disinfecting duties for facilities using approved products, tools and procedures
• Use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) where required
• Nights and weekends are required
• The ability to be flexible, work at a fast-paced and in a multi-tasked job is a must.
• Contribute to a positive work climate with a pleasant attitude and contribute to the overall team effort including being in uniform, dependable and on time
• Have respect and understanding for co-workers and customers
• Understand customer needs & expectations
• Attention to detail, thorough, and conscientious
• Properly document activities to customers and state agency specifications
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Communicate with coworkers to ensure proper coordination of efforts to exceed customer expectations Other duties may be assigned.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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