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July 2, 2015 at 12:16 am #817824
bdeweyMemberWHY
Ready to work with something that doesn’t talk back (well at least not out loud)?
Ready to move out from behind that desk and move your body? (most of our employees report weight loss in the first month)
Ready to work independently?
Ready to get to know the greater Seattle area like the back of your hand?
Then this is the job for you.
WHAT
Horticulturist and delivery/ installation position
• Full time job (35-40 hrs/wk) Can be done as 5-8 hour days or 4-10 hour days.
• Caring for tropical plants (and their owners) in office buildings 4 days per week
• Installation and delivery of plants/Warehouse clean up and care including but not limited to watering,cleaning, organizing, inventory 1 day per week
• Route work maintaining overall appearance and design of client’s interior landscapes
• Other duties as needed including but not limited to basic excel data entry and word processing
WHEN
• Monday through Friday (some flexibility in hours- typically start at 7:30 am to avoid traffic)
WHERE
• Most of your routes will begin at our office in the Georgetown area of Seattle
JOB REQUIREMENTS -Must love plants and people!
• Knowledge of or the capacity to learn the names and care of our most commonly used plants within the training period.
• Must also learn additonal plant names and new skills on an ongoing basis
• Valid WSDL and good driving record.
• Able to work unsupervised
• Good communication skills
• Able to provide friendly, efficient customer service
• Company vehicle may be available or if you use choose to use your own vehicle, you are reimbursed for mileage at current IRS standard rate
• Physical capacity to do job- lift 25 lbs., walk several miles per day carrying 2- 2gallon water cans filled with water. Lots of kneeling and bending. Some ladder work
• Creative, flexible person willing to help with whatever task is on the agenda
• Must be very detail oriented. The communication between yourself, clients and other staff is the key to providing excellent customer service.
• Willing to learn to use internet and various computer programs such as excel and word
• Must sign non compete (basically you agree not to work with any of our clients in a horticultural capacity for three years after the end of your employment with us.)
• PAY AND BENEFITS
• Starting rate of $13-14 per hour Depending on experience and skills. Raise when you successfully complete training after three months
• Mileage and parking allowance
• 5% commission on sales within accounts
• We will pay for your pesticide license should you have one or choose to get one
• 2 week paid vacation per year the first year (1st week becomes available after six months, second week after twelve months) , 3 weeks beginning the third year, (proportional to # of hours worked),
• $30 per month education benefit
• Performance based bonus plan
• Chance to grow and receive training within our company.
Questions? 206-938-3884
Apply here: http://theplant-connection.com/seattle/jobs/apply/2781/
July 2, 2015 at 8:17 pm #825449
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