Exterior Maintenance Horticulture Technician

Exterior Maintenance Horticulture Technician

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Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs and Good Earth are a creative and dynamic company specializing in interior and exterior landscaping, as well as seasonal holiday décor installations. Our mission is to transform commercial spaces into visually stunning environments that reflect beauty, festivity, and functionality. We are passionate about our work and committed to delivering high‑quality design and installation services to our clients.

• Full medical and dental benefits
• Performance bonuses
• 401K Retirement Matching
• Paid Federal Holidays
• 3 weeks paid time off per year
• Guaranteed full time – year‑round work

The primary responsibility of the Exterior Maintenance Crew Member is to perform landscape maintenance tasks with care and efficiency. In order to ensure the highest level of services are provided, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks on customer’s property including, but not limited to:
  • Maintenance of trees, shrubs, perennial and seasonal flowers.
  • Use of hand shears, hand pruners and hand loppers. Gas and electric equipment such as: power shears, power blowers, mowers, line trimmers and blowers
  • Mowing, edging, blowing, fertilizer application, weed control, bed raking, trimming and pruning.
  • Perform all regular tasks including but not limited to leaf and debris removal.
  • Watering containers, beds and hanging baskets as needed.
• Exceed client’s expectations by providing professional, courteous and efficient service at all times.
• Project a “good company image” at all times.
  • Ensure a professional appearance, good hygiene and a clean uniform
• Understand and uphold Exterior Maintenance Department Quality Standards.
• Able to work effectively both individually and in a team with minimal supervision; able to make decisions using own initiative. Assume responsibility for own work and for performing tasks correctly.
• Follow direction and guidance provided by Crew Leads and Management Team.
• Report problems or concerns regarding accounts to Exterior Maintenance Crew Lead or Supervisor.
• Must drive a company vehicle when needed. Work vehicle maintenance:
  • Maintain clean vehicle at all times, ensuring interior and exterior cleanliness.
  • Remove personal items from vehicles daily (lunchboxes, cell phones, garbage, etc.).
  • Adhere to Company maintenance inspection policy.
  • Report any and all accidents (regardless of nature and severity) immediately.
  • Wash truck weekly and keep cab interior clean and organized.
  • Complete monthly Vehicle Inspections and complete required paperwork.
• Responsible for managing equipment including but not limited to:
  • Report problems/concerns with equipment and tools or need for tools/equipment and supplies
  • Keeping track of issued tools at all times.
  • Keep tools in working order ensuring they are clean, sharp, organized, and labeled accordingly.
  • Keep power equipment secured with cable and lock when in truck and not in use.
  • Keep tools and equipment organized and secure when on job sites.
• Is aware of and concerned with the daily goals and expectations of the Crew Lead. When covering for a Crew Lead, must report concerns regarding accounts to Supervisor or Manager on a same-day basis.
• Ensure working hours, including overtime, have been recorded accurately and truthfully for each time period worked.
• Ensure interior and exterior work sites are restored to original condition, or better if necessary.
• Continue own education by staying informed of industry trends, learning new skills and asking questions when appropriate.
• Participate in company LEAN activities and maintain areas as assigned.
• Monitor Salesforce, emails, and phone messages throughout workday and respond in a timely manner, always following the company “Sunset Rule” for internal and external communications.
• Update and utilize Salesforce in daily work, keeping accurate and up‑to‑date records on all accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

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