What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Operations Lead position at The Plant Peddler?
Helping to create and maintain great spaces throughout the Atlanta Metro.
Description
About The Plant Peddler
The Plant Peddler is an interior landscape service provider that has been beautifying Atlanta since 1983. The business maintains interior plants and plantscapes, ranging from desktop orchids to multi-story green walls throughout the Atlanta Metro.
About the Horticultural Operations Lead Role
As the Horticultural Operations Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing a small team of crew members and ensuring the smooth operation of our interior plant installation and replacement services. This includes greenhouse plant maintenance, plant care at client sites, and most importantly, the staging/installation of plants in various commercial settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with The Plant Peddler colleagues to ensure efficient scheduling of operations jobs and staff
- Lead the staging and installation of plants at client sites, following the guidance of our design team
- Manage the delivery of recurring plant rotations
- Help lead installation of seasonal holiday decor in collaboration with the Holiday Decor team
- Help prepare plants and containers for installations at client sites
- Help maintain plants both on client sites and in our greenhouses
Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience leading a small team
- Strong horticultural background
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Experience in staging, installation, merchandising, Greensman, or set dressing
- Ability to lift plants and installation materials, including larger trees up to 8 feet
Benefits:
- Paid vacation
- Employer-paid healthcare benefits
- 401K retirement plan
- Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-growing company
Requirements:
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a DOT Physical
If you are passionate about horticulture and have experience in leading teams, we would love to hear from you. Join us at The Plant Peddler and help us create beautiful interior landscapes in Atlanta.
Job Type: Full-time