Performance criteria

• Compliance with work instructions
• Good organizational skills
• Careful handling of plants
• Concern for company profitability
• Punctuality

Tasks

• Receive instructions from the horticulturist in charge (addresses of the places to visit, representatives’ names, specifics of the agreements, etc.).
• Check the schedule.
• Consult the interior landscape plan for each place to be visited (location of plants and their common names).
• Consult the plant maintenance sheet for each place to be visited.
• Make certain to have the material required (tools, plant debris bags or containers, sprayer, watering can, work gloves, etc.).
• Select the products needed (fertilizer, premixed products, etc.).

Performance criteria

• Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
• Compliance with work instructions
• Proper application of work techniques
• Concern for client satisfaction.
• Careful handling of plants

Tasks

• Receive instructions from the horticulturist in charge
• Cross-check the plant(s) against the order (plant names, quantities, pot size, specific characteristics, etc.).
• Examine each plant in order to discover any problems.
• Select the packaging material.
• Package the plant(s).
• Attach a label.
• Transport the plant(s) or put them on a cart.

Performance criteria

• Compliance with work instructions
• Clear communication with customers
• Presentation of positive image of the business
• Appropriate attire
• Discretion
• Courteous service
• Concern for client satisfaction.
• Punctuality
• Consistency of work

Tasks

• Upon arriving at the establishment, ask the representative of the organization or company if there are any specific instructions.
• Greet staff members or respond to the greetings of the clients of a shopping centre, financial institution, etc.
• Answer questions concisely.
• Communicate with the horticulturist in charge when needed.

Performance criteria

• Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
• Compliance with work instructions
• staying within the limits of the occupation
• Correct identification of indoor plants
• Proper application of work techniques
• Proper use of tools and equipment
• Proper time management
• Demonstration of a keen sense of observation
• Discretion
• Plants in good condition

Tasks

• Check how moist the soil is and water the plants as needed.
• Fertilize the plants.
• Trim the plants (remove stems that are interfering with vigour or aesthetics, pinch off or disbud, etc.).
• Clean the plants (dust the foliage, remove dead leaves and flowers, etc.
• Wash or spray and polish foliage.
• Break up the surface of the soil.
• Stake the plants.
• Put the plants in decorative planters.
• Rotate the plants.
• Check that the automatic plant watering system is working properly.
• Notify the person in charge about any plants that require specific care, present irregularities or should be replaced.
• Complete the monitoring sheet for the establishment visited.

Performance criteria

• Concern for client satisfaction.
• Order and cleanliness
• Good condition of goods and premises

Tasks

• Be sure to protect the work area (office, space in the lobby, etc.), as needed.
• Store tools and materials in an appropriate place
• After watering, wipe up any puddles or drops of water.
• Dry the pots.
• Put the plant debris in the designated place.
• Sweep or vacuum (portable or not) to pick up spilled soil, dry leaves, etc.
• Wipe the tools and put them away.