Plant Care Technician I

Benefits start day 1 for full‑time colleagues - no waiting period! Overview The primary purpose of this role is to visit various customer sites each day and provide plant care by performing trained tasks such as grooming, rotating, watering, pruning, trimming, removing debris from planters, gauging soil moisture accurately with a soil probe and fertilising as needed while preventing damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. from water and/or moisture. Responsibilities Exercise trained techniques to apply and maintain appropriate amounts of water per lighting conditions and plant requirements Ensure plants and display containers are clean and free of dust and debris Keep all plants free from diseases and insects Maintain appearance of top dressing and ornamental elements Recognise and communicate additional product needs to grow business Assist on a variety of plantscape installations, including interior or exterior container gardens, wall‑mounted systems, commercial plantscapes, etc. Assist on holiday decoration installations and removal of holiday decorations as needed. Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary Communicate effectively and solve problems critically Drive a service van/truck in urban and rural settings Safely climb and work on ladders Use pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects safely Qualifications Experience caring for plants is preferred High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Valid driver’s licence from state of residence Available to work Monday‑Friday and Saturdays as needed Solid reading, writing and verbal communication skills Basic math skills (e.g., following instructions for mixing on product labels) Licences/certificates as required by federal, state and/or local regulations (covered by employer) Customer‑facing experience preferred Benefits Professional and personal growth: multiple career pathways, training and development programmes, tuition reimbursement (for full‑time colleagues) Health and wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance; enrolment begins day 1 for full‑time colleagues Savings and retirement: 401(k) plan with company‑matching contributions Work‑life balance: vacation days, sick days, company‑paid holidays, floating holidays, health‑first mindset Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Applicants for this position agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc. Applicants may opt out of receiving text messages from these systems at any time. California residents can review privacy rights. The employer shall not require or administer a lie detector test in Massachusetts. #J-18808-Ljbffr