CAREERS

Parker is in search of a dedicated Exterior Landscape Service Technician to join our team in the Philadelphia area. We are looking for reliable and motivated workers with a willingness to learn. We will train the right candidate. Every day is different, and priorities change throughout the season.

Duration: May through November

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to work in all seasonal conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Operate landscape hand equipment and power equipment

• Install landscape materials & plantings

• Watering, pruning, mowing, raking, weeding, flower bed maintenance, trimming, fertilizing, spring/fall clean ups

• Pesticide applicator or operator license preferred but not required

• Mandatory weekend and off-hour work during our Holiday season (Nov-Jan)

Qualifications:

• Horticultural: 1 year (Preferred) Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)

• Must have valid driver’s license and MVR must be within policy guidelines

• Pay commensurate with skill level, experience, motivation, and passion.

• Must have strong work ethic, be detail oriented and have a positive attitude

• Must always provide exceptional customer service and build relationships

• Ability to follow instructions

• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background screen in accordance with local laws

• Reliable transportation

• Strong time management skills

• Must pass DOT physical

Physical/Environmental elements for this position: Applicant must be able to do the following for most of the shift: Lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. with ability to push or pull carts up to 100 lbs., bend, kneel, stand, and walk, use stairs and ladders, drive, use hand tools, push and pull, reach overhead, and twist, etc. The work environment will vary for each job, the majority of work will be outside IE subject to weather conditions (cold or hot temperatures, rain), loud noises, etc. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

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Do you have a passion for tropical plants or enjoy gardening?

We are currently seeking a Full Time Interior Plant Service Technician in the Philadelphia area to join the Parker Team. You will visit customer locations to care for their interior plants and green walls. The job primarily consists of, testing the plants for water, grooming the plants as necessary and checking in with the client before you leave the site . There is a lot of walking in some of these jobs so you will get your steps in!

Parker provides all the equipment required to service the plants in the accounts. Previous experience is a plus but if you have a passion for providing excellent customer service and plant care we will train you.

This is an entry level position with Parker. We prefer to promote from within. If you have the drive there are many opportunities here. Please check out our website at www.parkerplants.com and see what we and possibly you will be doing!

Qualifications:

• You must have strong work ethic, be detail orientated and have a positive attitude

• You must provide exceptional customer service at all times and build relationships

• You must have the ability to follow instructions

• You must pass background screen and drug test

• You must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation

• If you are willing to put in the windshield time and drive out of the basic area a company car maybe assigned to you

• You must meet all company Motor Vehicle Requirements (MVR)

• You must have excellent communication skills including the ability to speak, read, and write English

• You must be able to work independently and have strong time management skills

Preferred Skills: Previous experience working in landscaping, horticulture, and/or in greenhouses

Physical/environmental elements for this position: The candidate must have the ability to handle physical workload including bending, squatting, walking (spending all day on their feet), stretching, climbing a ladder, reaching, lifting up to 30 lbs.

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00/per hour (based on experience) You will be tested and reviewed after 3 months at which time you may receive additional hourly compensation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Expected hours: minimum 38 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift Monday to Friday

• Overtime is a possibility especially during the Holiday Season

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Philadelphia area

Benefits: if you average 38 hours per week or more

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

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