Plant Care Technician

Duties

Botanicus Plant Care Technician A trained Botanicus Technician is responsible for the complete care of plants and clients on their assigned routes.

What The Role Involves

• Travel directly to your route in uniform with equipment (mileage paid from your first to last account).
• Routes may cover a wide geographic area. At larger accounts, some equipment is stored on site.
• Most Botanicus accounts are serviced under a replacement warranty, ensuring top-quality plant care.

What To Expect Caring for plants is rewarding—but it’s also physical! In a typical day, technicians may:

• Carry up to 100 gallons of water
• Spend hours on their feet, walking throughout client spaces
• Get hands-on (and sometimes a little dirty!) while keeping plants thriving
• Communicate with All levels of client staff. Problem solving happily, for best plant environments and access challenges.

Training & Growth We invest deeply in our technicians through a comprehensive training program that includes:

• On-the-job training with experienced technicians and senior horticulturists
• Classes and workshops at our warehouse
• Detailed manuals, reading materials, and ongoing study
• Regular “Plantmaster” meetings for continued learning

Training is long and thorough—it can take over a year to fully understand the seasonal changes of indoor plants. Beyond scheduled training, team members are expected to commit to learning independently through reading and study.

If you love plants, don’t mind physical work, and are eager to grow your knowledge, this role is for you! Grow Happy with Botanicus in 2025!

Hours & Benefits

Botanicus Plant Care Technician Schedule & Hours

• Flexible scheduling based on mutual needs
• Most work is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
• Typically 20–35 hours per week (4–8 hour shifts, 3–4 days a week)
• Routes serviced every 2–3 weeks on a regular schedule
• Technicians coordinate coverage for vacations, holidays, and emergencies

Compensation & Incentives

• Starting pay: $20.00/hour
• Periodic bonuses based on profitability and performance
• Mileage reimbursement, uniforms, and all supplies provided

Performance Evaluation Includes

• Plant quality & care standards
• Customer service and reliability
• Productivity, efficiency & teamwork
• Communication and cooperation

Benefits Of Working With Botanicus

• Flexible weekday schedule
• Ongoing Botanicus “PlantMaster Training” in Indoor Horticulture
• Opportunities to grow your skills while working with plants 🌱

Positions start at $20/hour plus incentives! Requirements Botanicus Plant Care Technician What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation to travel between accounts
• No prior horticulture experience required—just bring an interest in plants!
• Ability to pass a physical exam (see list of physical requirements)
• Must complete a basic background check and drug test
• Join us and grow your skills while helping Western New York businesses thrive with greenery! Grow Happy Indoors and year-round!