Plant Caretaker Job at Blondie's Treehouse Inc

Blondie's Treehouse Inc New York, NY

$20 - $25 an hour

Blondie’s TreehouseInc. is a nationally recognized horticultural firm based in the NYC area. Specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of Interior Plantscapes, Exterior Landscapes, Floral Artistry and Holiday Décor, Blondie’s has been setting industry standards for over 35 years. As a multi-faceted, dynamic company Blondie’s is known for design and construction, seasonal horticultural styling, rooftop gardens and interior specimen plantings. Always looking for new talent, Blondie’s prides itself on providing the best the industry has to offer.

This is a chance to enter the exciting world of professional horticulture and be trained on the job. We are seeking to add a key member to our team. This is a full-time position that requires a high energy, detail-oriented self-starter who works well both independently and collaboratively. The successful candidate will care for a variety of tropical indoor plants and living greenwalls at a well-known tech company. We aim to curate a welcoming and productive working environment that will help keep both people and plants happy and healthy. If you have a green thumb and are interested in a career in interior horticulture, please apply. Please note that this is an indoor position and we are willing to train the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

  • Planting: Seasonal Planting; Staging Interior Plants; Oversee Installation Team
  • Maintaining open communication with service staff and operations staff, both internal and client-facing
  • Educating clients about their plants
  • Providing all plant care
  • Must be prepared to be working on your feet all day, using watering cans, watering tanks, and sometimes ladders.
  • Maintaining Greenwall / Living Wall (training provided)

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Professional, reliable and efficient
  • Capable of lifting 40lbs, be comfortable working on a ladder and be active all day long
  • Strong interest in horticulture, including common interior/tropical plants; as well as learning how to care for them and understand their cultural requirements
  • Willing to learn how to address common garden pests/diseases
  • Thorough and patient in the learning process
  • Territory includes Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Driver’s License is not required, as public transportation will reach all destinations.

BENEFITS

  • Compensation: $20-$25 per hour
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
  • PTO
  • Client location offers a friendly and modern working environment, with breakfast and lunch provided free of charge when working on-site!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • New York, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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