Plant Install Crew

Full-Time - $25/hr - $30/hr

Variegated NYC is a growing interior landscaping company that designs, installs, and maintains stunning interior plantscapes and provides exquisite floral arrangements for a diverse clientele across New York City. Our mission is to create vibrant, healthy environments that elevate the spaces where people live and work.

We're looking for a hands-on Plant Install Crew Member to support the preparation, staging, and delivery of interior plant projects for our enterprise clients. This role is centered on studio and warehouse work: building out plant installations before they ship, loading trucks, and delivering and placing finished work at client sites across the city. A valid driver's license and comfort driving box trucks and cargo vans in NYC are required.

Responsibilities

Studio and Warehouse Prep

  • Prep and assemble plant projects in the studio and warehouse, including potting plants, staging containers, adding soil and drainage, and dressing finished pieces

  • Pull and organize plant inventory, containers, tools, and materials for upcoming installs based on project specs and pull sheets

  • Quality-check every piece before it ships, confirming plant health, container condition, and that each project matches the design intent

  • Stage completed projects in an organized, install-ready sequence so loading runs smoothly

  • Keep the studio and warehouse clean, orderly, and safe throughout the day, including breaking down packaging, managing soil and plant waste, and returning tools to their place

Loading and Transport

  • Plan and load trucks so that projects arrive undamaged and in the order they'll be installed

  • Secure plants, containers, and materials properly using straps, blankets, and dollies to prevent shifting or damage in transit

  • Drive company box trucks and cargo vans to client sites throughout NYC and the surrounding area, navigating city traffic, parking, and loading zones

  • Manage the logistics of each run, including route order, timing, and coordinating arrival windows with clients or building staff

On-Site Delivery and Install

  • Deliver, carry, and place plant installations on-site according to the design plan and client expectations

  • Move projects through buildings using freight elevators, loading docks, and service entrances while following building rules and protocols

  • Set up and position finished pieces cleanly, doing final touch-ups and clean-up so the space is client-ready before you leave

  • Represent Variegated professionally on-site, communicating clearly and courteously with clients, building management, and other trades

Team Support

  • Support the care and install team with related tasks during busier periods or larger projects

  • Communicate proactively with the Care and Install Lead about inventory needs, vehicle issues, scheduling conflicts, or anything affecting a delivery

Requirements

Required

  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

  • Comfort and confidence operating box trucks and cargo vans in dense city traffic, including parking, backing up, and managing tight loading situations

  • Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy plants, containers, and materials (up to 50 lbs regularly, more with a partner or equipment)

  • Physical stamina to stay active throughout the day, including frequent lifting, bending, standing, and climbing stairs

  • Reliability and punctuality, since deliveries run on tight, scheduled windows

  • Detail orientation and genuine pride in producing clean, polished finished work

  • Clear communication and a team-first attitude

  • Authorization to work in the US

Preferred

  • Prior experience with plants, interior landscaping, horticulture, or a related green industry

  • Background in warehouse, moving, delivery, install, or logistics work

  • Familiarity navigating and driving in NYC, including knowledge of parking rules and commercial loading zones

  • Experience working in commercial or corporate environments and interacting with clients or building staff

  • Comfort using a smartphone or tablet for schedules, pull sheets, or route information

Benefits

  • Generous PTO: Holiday, Vacation, & Sick Pay

  • Health Coverage: Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Employee Discount: Discounts on plants and planters for personal use, and occasional free leftovers to take home.

  • Team Culture: Frequent team dinners, happy hours, fun events, and an annual holiday party.

To apply:
Email careers@variegated.nyc

with subject "Plant Install Crew".

Please include your resume and a message about why you think you’d be a good fit for this role!