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 Interior Horticulturist Job Description

Title: Interior horticulturist

Classification: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $21.00 /hr + federal mileage reimbursement 

General Summary: Under the direction of the CEO, the Interior Horticulturist visits Maison Green clients at their place of residence/business to provide plant care services. These services include general maintenance, repotting, plant-sitting, plant installations, and more. 

Job Duties: 

• Visits all assigned clients as scheduled, providing adequate notice if unable to complete a visit as planned.

• Communicates with customers on a regular basis to coordinate plant care visits, provide updates after each visit, and act as liaison for on-site client questions.

• Assists with installations, including delivery, potting, and installation of interior plants.

• Maintains overall health and aesthetics of plants in the client’s home or business space.

• Waters, prunes, and fertilizes all plants appropriately per each plant’s needs.

• Identifies plants that need repotting & completes the repotting process in a way that minimizes root shock. 

• Ensures that plant leaves are clean and free of dust.

• Identifies and eradicates any pest infestations through topical and systemic means.

• Ensures that the customer’s space is clean and orderly throughout the visit (no water spills or debris left behind).

• Maintains clean and effective tools, equipment, and supplies and replenishes low supply as needed.

• Promotes Maison Green services to clients.

• Attends team meetings, virtually or in-person.

• Attends events (plant markets, pop-ups, etc) and assists with setting up/breaking down, facilitating event, etc. 

• Assists with special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be over 18 years old. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation to visit clients throughout the Greater Boston area.

• Possesses a smartphone and is able to take attractive photographs of plants for client updates.

• Has a strong interest and demonstrated experience in caring for interior plants.

• Works well as part of a team.

• Is comfortable lifting 30lbs as needed throughout the course of a project. 

• Is comfortable climbing ladders/working off-ground as needed for elevated plants.

• Has demonstrated strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to design and detail.

• Has the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, independent working environment.

• Is able to navigate Google Calendar and Google Docs for team planning/communication purposes.

• Is able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with clients and colleagues.