We’re Hiring

Part-Time Plant Care and Delivery Specialist 

$25/hr 6-10 hours/week +$40 gas/week

We are seeking a friendly, self-motivated, and task-oriented Plant Care and Delivery Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis. This essential role involves both the dedicated care and maintenance of plants in our greenhouse and client locations, as well as the preparation and timely delivery of orders throughout the East Bay.

Responsibilities

Plant Care & Maintenance

  • Greenhouse & Preparation:

    • Tend to greenhouse plants by regularly watering, fertilizing, pruning, propagating, and repotting as needed.

    • Monitor all plants (indoor and outdoor) for pests, diseases, and other health issues, and take appropriate action.

    • Clean and dust foliage to maintain a healthy and aesthetic appearance.

    • Assist with monthly inventory checks of greenhouse stock to ensure accuracy with the website.

    • Keep the greenhouse and workbench area tidy and organized.

  • Client Site Maintenance (Scheduled Thursday Routes):

    • Perform routine watering and pruning for commercial clients.

    • Monitor all plants (indoor and outdoor) for pests, diseases, and other health issues, and take appropriate action.

    • Clean and dust foliage to maintain a healthy and aesthetic appearance.

Delivery & Logistics

  • Order Fulfillment (Scheduled 2–4 Hour East Bay Deliveries):

    • Pull and prepare plant orders, ensuring accuracy, proper cleaning, and secure packaging for delivery.

    • Create and follow an efficient delivery route within the East Bay area.

    • Pick up plants from the greenhouse for delivery.

    • Deliver plant orders in a timely and professional manner.

    • Text recipients when you are on the way to provide an estimated delivery time.

Additional Duties (As Needed)

  • Assist with landscaping jobs, including prepping beds, planting, irrigation setup, and basic hardscaping.

  • Perform general garden maintenance, such as clean-up, pruning, and new planting.

  • Conduct house calls for repotting or plant care jobs for individual residential clients.

    • Provide expert advice and recommendations on plant selection and care to clients.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of plant species and their specific indoor and outdoor care requirements.

  • Experience in horticulture, gardening, or professional plant care preferred.

  • Friendly, self-motivated, and task-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.

  • Excellent time-management, organizational skills, and punctuality are essential for route planning and scheduled maintenance.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical activities, including bending and standing for periods of time.

  • Valid vehicle and reliable transportation are mandatory for fulfilling delivery and maintenance routes.

Working Conditions

  • This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule.

  • Work environments include indoor spaces (greenhouse, office buildings, client homes) and outdoor spaces.

  • Scheduled time blocks for delivery and maintenance routes (e.g., 2–4 hour delivery windows and a 2–4 hour block on Thursdays).

  • Occasional weekend work may be required based on client and delivery needs.

To apply email resume and cover letter to: Lana@thetendergardener.com