Flower Technician (Landscaping)

The Flower Technician at The Northwest Gardener maintains the flowers at all our properties, our office, and in our greenhouse. This includes things like watering by hand, grooming and shaping plants, deadheading flowers, fertilizing, treating for pests, occasionally replanting or replacing things, and helping with installing new flowers. Maintaining flowers involves gathering the needed materials for the day, driving from property to property, managing ones time well, and working alone frequently. An ideal employee will have high attention to detail, an eye for aesthetics, and the ability to assess all the work that could be done and in that, prioritize what matters most. You should work well without direct oversight, and communicate openly with the manager about such things as issues that arise, possible improvements, additional help needed, and possible extra work the company could do.

We are looking for someone who will take personal responsibility for our properties appearance, cares about the aesthetics of their work, and wants to grow in what they know and can do. That includes learning more about the technical how-to of flower care and growing in the responsibility they have as we grow as a company.

---What Were Looking For---

~Hard Requirements:~

Washington state drivers license with a three-year clean driving record.

At least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.

Strong English communication skills.

Physical stamina for 8 to 10-hour days, including lifting up to 25 lbs, pulling up to 100 lbs in a cart, spending extensive time kneeling or bending over, repeatedly using fine motor skills, and working in all weather conditions.

Comfortable with ladders and heights when needed to work on hanging baskets.

Able to drive to south Snohomish (98296; no bus stops on our road).

Able to have a flexible schedule depending on the time of the year:

o In the summer (approximately June through September), we need someone working either five 8-hour days, Tuesday through Saturday, or four 10-hour days, Wednesday through Saturday. The summer schedule may carry over into early fall.

o In the winter and spring (approximately December through April), we need someone working four or less 8 to 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.

o In between those times, schedules may fluctuate depending on weather and our seasonal flower install schedule. We will strive to keep your schedule as consistent as possible.

Willing to work with the Install Division as well if needed.

~Soft Skill Requirements:~

Able to manage ones own time well, work with integrity, think for oneself, take initiative, and ask questions or for help as needed.

Comfortable working alone.

Possessing high attention to detail.

Ability to process through all the possible work that could be done and set priorities based on ones own assessment and the limited time available, then clearly communicate about choices made and any issues that arise.

Desire to deepen knowledge of plant types and care techniques.

Desire to grow in responsibility as we grow as a company.

Demonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to self-improvement

~Preferred Skills and Miscellaneous:~

Spanish speaking

Familiarity with outdoor work in all weather

~Work Location:~

One location in south Snohomish (Clearview area), which you would work at some days and from which you would drive a company vehicle to many locations to work most days.

~Job Type:~

Full-time in the summer (approximately June through September), often extending into the fall.

Part-time in the winter (approximately December through April) with possible growth, particularly if you are interested in learning the work of other divisions, the office, or helping with our greenhouse.

~Pay:~

$23/hr - $28/hr DOE.

~Expected hours:~

40 per week in summer, with light overtime possible.

~Benefits:~

After 60 day waiting period:

o 401K matching up to 5%

o Health and Life Insurance (Company pays $200/month)

o PTO

o Holiday Pay

~Schedule:~

8 or 10 hour shift (depending on number of days worked), though some days may be a little longer or shorter.

Day shift, with some flexibility to set ones own start time, though arrival at a consistent time is expected. Earlier start is preferred.

~Application Steps:~

Apply on our website here -

Phone and/or in-person interview

1-day working interview