Plant Care Specialist

Ambius Canada Corporation is about improving the quality of life for people working in offices, hotels and shopping centers by enriching their environment. Our vision is to be the creator of ambience for businesses. We do this by being passionate for our colleagues and customers which are the center of everything we do. We design, install and service interior and exterior plant displays, flowers, replica foliage, holiday decor, ambient scenting and stunning wall art for commercial businesses

As a Plant Care Specialist, you will have a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail. You will also be able to work independently and possess a genuine desire to service customers by taking the best possible care of the plants in their work environment.  Each day you will visit various customer sites and provide care for the plants by performing trained tasks such as grooming, rotating and watering.

There are three main components to this position; (1) Plant care maintenance, (2) Supporting plantscape and hygiene services installations; (3) Holiday installation.  

1. Plant Care/Scenting/Air Purification maintenance

• Visit customer sites on a regular basis as established by route plan
• Service all required plants on the specified day - Water, prune, and fertilize plants as needed; Trim, and removing debris from planters; Gauge soil moisture accurately with a soil probe
• Exercise trained techniques to apply appropriate amounts of water per lighting conditions and plant requirements.
• Maintain and communicate appropriate light conditions and orientation
• Ensure plants as well as display containers are clean and free of dust and debris
• Keeping all plants free from diseases and insects
• Maintain appearance of top dressing and other ornamental elements
• Occasional work from ladders up to 6ft to reach and service tall plants and living wall systems
• Prevent damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. from water and/or moisture
• Maintain scenting and air purification equipment as necessary
• Provide world class customer service to our clients
• Establish first name based relationships with our clients to address their concerns and check in with them on every service

• Recognise and communicate additional Ambius product needs to grow the business

• Complete a required electronic service report to accurately document service tasks

2. Plantscape and Hygiene Service installation

• Assist on a variety of plantscape installations including interior or exterior container gardens, wall-mounted systems, commercial plantscapes, and more. 
• Safely loading and unloading the material and equipment
• Safely hanging and mounting wall installations with your teammates
• Planting vessels with a wide variety of plants

3. Holiday installation / removal

• Assist on holiday decoration installations decorating the interior and exterior of buildings with a team
• Assist on the removal of holiday decorations as needed at the end of the season

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of customer service experience
• Education and experience in horticulture or greenhouses is beneficial
• Solid communication and critical problem solving skills
• Able to safely climb ladders and work on ladders
• Experience using pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Strong attention to detail and enjoy hands on work
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work within teams and help support a positive team environment
• Located in Toronto, ON

Benefits:

Below you'll find information about some of what Rentokil Canada Corporation has to offer.  All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits when they meet certain criteria.
 

• Professional and Personal Growth:
  
• Robust Paid Training & Professional Development Path
  
• Opportunity to grow - We love to promote from within!
  
• Fantastic Tuition Reimbursement benefits & Scholarship Programs (for FT Colleagues)
  
  Wellness:
  
• Excellent Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  
• Outstanding Company-Paid Short Term Disability
  
• Access to Long-Term Disability Insurance
  
• Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counselling services and other benefits
  
• Company-paid sick time
  

 Savings & Retirement:

• Retirement Savings plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributions
  
• Employee Discounts (includes many offerings, including cellular/mobile service, (and more)
  

• Work-Life Balance:
  
• Vacation Days
  
• Company-Paid Holidays
  

 Rentokil Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply for positions. Rentokil Canada Corporation is committed to provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Please ensure to inform us if you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process.