Raleigh, NC
1 day ago
Plant Care Technician I

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We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

What do our Plant Care Specialists do?

The primary purpose of this role is to visit various customer sites each day and provide care for the plants by performing trained tasks such as grooming, rotating, watering, prune, trim, remove debris from planters, gauge soil moisture accurately with a soil probe and fertilize as needed. Providing ultimate plant care while preventing damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. from water and/or moisture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

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

What do you need?

Experience caring for plants is preferred

High school diploma or GED;  related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Successfully meet pre-employment background screen 

Possess a valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check 

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

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.


Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 

Professional and Personal Growth

Multiple avenues to grow your career

Training and development programs available

Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)


Health and Wellness

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1


Savings and Retirement

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions 

 
Work-Life Balance

Vacation days & sick days

Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility


We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you?
 

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Pay Transparency - Nondiscrimination Provision

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