Service Person-Driving/Plant Leasing

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