Job Description

UNION OPENING

Service Person-Driving/Plant Leasing

Lyndale Base Location | Full Time

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Minnesota Class D driver's license (or equivalent out-of-state license) required.
• Vocational training in horticulture and/or knowledge of interior foliage plants.
• One or more years of experience working with interior foliage plants.
• Basic plant design experience preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a chemical applicator's license.
• Must meet Bachman's insurance eligibility requirements, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and compliance with Safe Driver Standards.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and follow direction.
• Completion of a Bachman Assistant Service Technician apprenticeship preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push or pull a wheeled watering cart with up to 40 lbs. of force.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including shifts exceeding 8 hours when business needs require.

Duties:

• Drive truck on designated route schedule, one that may be altered from time to time, to maximize use of time and fuel and to meet client needs.
• Service, treat, or replace foliage plants in Bachman’s commercial accounts. Most of the plants will weigh no more than 40 lbs. and occasionally heavier, up to a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Complete and process all paperwork and forms; includes maintaining route books that pertain to this position on a timely basis.
• Maintain communication with clients and Bachman’s supervisors on relevant issues.
• Provide initial training and guidance to Assistant Service Person as required.
• Maintain assigned service equipment and vehicles in a proper manner.
• Deliver Bachman’s product.
• Assist in keeping facility area clean and maintained.
• Seasonal duties may include annual planting and care, interior and exterior Holiday decor, including lighting of trees, hanging of wreaths, garland etc.
• Perform others duties as assigned and assist in other areas as needed such as relief servicing work when the workload is required.
• Assist and take work direction from Lead Installation Person.

Hours: 7:00AM – 3:30PM, M-F, 40 hours per week, additional seasonal hours as required.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account/PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(K)
• ID Watchdog
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays (6/year)

Compensation: $ 25.38