Part-Time Interior Plant Care Specialist
Love caring for plants? We're looking for a passionate plant care specialist to help maintain our upscale plant design installations across NYC. As an interior horticulturist you’ll be responsible for the care and maintenance of our interior plant installations for both our private residential and commercial clients. This position is ideal for horticulture students, seasoned professionals, or plant enthusiasts eager to learn and advance. This position is mostly independent and requires individuals comfortable with working solo.
Responsibilities:
Develop knowledge of indoor plant species and their care requirements (training provided)
Assess and administer appropriate watering to individual plants.
Identify and manage pests, implementing treatments as needed
Prune and dust foliage to maintain plant appearance and health
Show up to job sites on time and work within allotted timeframes
Maintain cleanliness at job sites, paying attention to detail and design
Keep an updated log of site notes to be shared with the team
Be able to communicate effectively with clients
Assist with installations, including planting and delivery
Continuously improve horticultural skills
Requirements:
Availability for 2-3 set days per week (with potential for more)
Have knowledge, experience, or an interest in tropical and interior plants.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
Ability to lift at least 30lbs
Familiarity with NYC public transit
Have good time management skills, and be able to work independently as well as on a team
Excellent written and verbal communication
Interest in interior plant design and floral design a plus
Compensation:
$20-25 per hour based on experience
Reimbursement for MTA travel costs
Contact:
Email margaret@ladypruner.com
Please provide a brief description of why you’d like to work with us, any plant experience you might have, and resume.