Plant Care Crew
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Compensation: $20-$25/hour
We’re looking to add a talented team member to perform a full range of horticultural tasks including indoor plant installation and maintenance. This position is mostly independent and requires that you be comfortable working alone. This is an exciting opportunity for a horticulture student, experienced horticulturist, or plant enthusiast. We welcome a general desire to learn and grow into this position.
Compensation/Hours:
- $20 - $25/hour commensurate with experience
- Weekdays, 15 - 20 hours per week
Responsibilities/Duties
- Comprehensive knowledge of common indoor plant varieties and their needs (including but not limited to plant identification, watering & light requirements, pest management & identification, pruning, potting & re-potting)
- Complete day-to-day indoor plant maintenance, pest and disease prevention, repotting, and monitoring and adjusting watering practices as needed
- Must be able to clearly communicate with clients about best practices and plant recommendations for their space
- Excellent communication skills on paper and in-person
- Maintain a clean job site
- Understand the project schedule and report on time to the project site
- Ability to take direction and work independently as well as work with a team
Qualifications/Requirements
- 2+ years of horticulture experience preferred
- Excellent working knowledge of plant and pest identification, health, and habit
- Must be able to problem-solve
- Must be organized, punctual, efficient, reliable and self-motivated with willingness and desire to continually gain knowledge
- All candidates should be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Must be comfortable on a ladder
- Must be based in NYC
- Ability to commute to various locations around Manhattan and Brooklyn
- Must love plants!
Contact Information
Leaf and June
Email: hello@leafandjune.com
Website: Apply Online