Purpose Statement
Hoffman Design Group’s purpose is to leave people and their environments in a better place than we found them.
Mission Statement
Hoffman Design Group creates environments that focus energy and unlock human potential. We are the go-to company for transforming Philadelphian’s work, play, and life environments. We provide environmentally sensitive horticultural displays and designs that totally delight people as they progress through their day-to-day lives. Our innovative design concepts, attention to detail, and seamless customer care are the envy of service companies everywhere.
Part I: Position Summary
The Seasonal Horticultural Installation Specialist, reporting to and working closely with the Exterior Team Lead, will have a hand in many elements of our exterior department. They will be responsible for completing exterior plant installations, and supporting installation, replacement, and maintenance of exterior landscape service according to HDG standards. The ability to handle a variety of tasks is essential for this role.
Part II: Essential Duties
Responsibilities:
Design seasonal exterior plant installations
Execute day-to-day operations of the exterior landscape installation services
Assist in scheduling daily tasks including providing appropriate materials and equipment
Communicate with clients to ensure customer satisfaction during and after installations
Ensure use of proper horticultural practices with plants, planting, and maintenance duties
Exercise safety at HDG facility, on the road and at each job site
Maintain a consistently professional appearance and pleasant demeanor with HDG colleagues and clients
Assist in keeping a clean work environment by ensuring completion of daily workspace maintenance tasks
Assist with unloading of deliveries to warehouse
Assist with un-sleeving and un-boxing of all plants within 24 hours of receiving
Daily horticultural reporting of actions taken during installation or maintenance duties
Daily communication of client feedback, job status, equipment problems, etc
Daily reporting of vehicle assignment
Daily communication via HDG company Teams app
Timely completion of timesheets, expense reports and time off requests
Assist with fleet management, maintenance, and cleanliness
Assist with vehicle washing every other week and assure that trash and debris are removed from vehicles daily and cabs are swept clean
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must have a clean driving record
Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changes in the daily schedule
Excellent personal skills when interacting with the public, clients, and co-workers
Ability to follow instructions, verbal or written
Ability to use general computer programs
Ability to use computerized hand-held telephone systems with training
Must have, or develop in a reasonable time, a knowledge of plant material, identification and planting techniques, and the consistent ability to successfully maintain and install exterior plants and flowers
Demonstrate the desire to learn new tasks and assume new responsibilities
Part III: Education and Experience
Minimum high school diploma or the equivalent
Must have an interest in Horticulture
Part IV: Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have valid Driver’s License and be in possession of it at all times
Personal vehicle must be fully insured
Part V: Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must be able to physically participate in installations which may require moderately heavy lifting/carrying
Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Sit and/or ride in vehicles for extended periods of time
Work indoors or outdoors in elements and/or temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot
Part VI: Salary
Rate: $18-$23 per hour based on experience