About the position
Plantopia, Inc. is a leading Indoor Plant Service company in the San Diego Area, specializing in the care of living plants in both commercial and residential environments. The Indoor Plant Maintenance & Interior Plant Care position involves a variety of responsibilities centered around the maintenance and care of indoor plants. The ideal candidate will be friendly, detail-oriented, and possess good communication skills. This role requires driving a designated route to various client locations, where you will check the presentation and quality of plants, clean leaves, water, prune, fertilize, and manage pests. If necessary, you will also be responsible for removing and replacing plants to ensure the highest quality of service is maintained at high-end homes and corporate offices. As part of your daily routine, you will start with an organized vehicle, gathering materials as needed from nurseries or the company warehouse. Following the assigned service routes, you will maintain good communication with customers, report any issues, and replace plants as needed. The company emphasizes the importance of responsiveness, requiring that you follow specific client instructions and respond to calls, emails, or texts within 30 minutes. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy taking care of plants and have a passion for creating beautiful indoor environments. Candidates should be self-motivated with a high energy level, excellent communication and service skills, and good time management capabilities. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are essential, as you will be required to drive to client premises. While basic indoor plant care experience is preferred, training can be provided for the right candidate. The role also requires physical capability, including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, squat, and climb ladders. A high school diploma is preferred, and fluency in English for reading, writing, and maintaining records is necessary. Compensation is based on skill, ability, and experience, with mileage reimbursement available for personal vehicle use. This position can be part-time or full-time, and we are looking for individuals who are honest, responsible, and eager to learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities
- Caring for plants and providing interior plant maintenance.
- Driving a designated route to client locations.
- Checking plant presentation and quality.
- Cleaning leaves, watering, pruning, and fertilizing plants.
- Managing pests and replacing plants if necessary.
- Maintaining good communication with customers.
- Reporting issues and replacing plants as needed.
- Following specific client instructions and responding to communications within 30 minutes.
- Gathering materials from nurseries or the warehouse as needed.
- Working independently and following a set route and routine schedule.
Requirements
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with a high energy level.
- Excellent communication and service skills with customers.
- Good time management capabilities.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability to navigate maps and drive to client premises.
- Basic indoor plant care experience preferred, but training can be provided.
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and climbing ladders.
- High school graduate preferred.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in gardening or landscaping.
- Janitorial experience may be beneficial.
Benefits
- Paid holidays for full-time employees only.
- Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
- Company car provided for reliable drivers.
