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Why Work Here?

Oakland Green Interiors has been a central Ohio mainstay for more than 40 years. With a professional and passionate approach, our company leads the way in interior and exterior plant design, installation, and maintenance management, offering expertise in living walls, exterior plazas, rooftops, and holiday decor for both commercial and residential clients. If you possess a deep passion for plants and biophilic design, enjoy spending time outdoors and are enthusiastic to learn more about this industry, we are excited to connect with you.

Our Values

Passion
We believe in the positive impact of nature and dedicate ourselves to creating environments that foster well-being, curiosity, and a lasting appreciation for plants and sustainable living.

Integrity
We deliver quality through honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making, holding ourselves accountable to the highest professional standards in every relationship.

Creativity
We approach every project with a design-forward mindset, continually exploring new ideas and innovative solutions that enhance both aesthetics and function.

Collaboration
We value diverse perspectives and shared knowledge, working together (with our team and our clients) to create thoughtful, successful outcomes.

Respect
We honor our roots and the community that supports us, cultivating a culture of kindness, professionalism, and care for people, spaces, and the environments we help shape.

NOW HIRING: Seasonal Urban Gardener & Plant Installer

Seasonal Urban Gardener & Plant Installer

Full-Time | Columbus, OH
Schedule: March–January (10–11 month seasonal role with a planned layoff mid-January through mid-March)
Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional Saturday mornings during peak seasons.
Pay: $16.00–$18.00/hour
Reports to: Installation & Exterior Services Manager

 

ABOUT THE ROLE
Join our team creating and caring for beautiful plant installations, container gardens, and seasonal décor throughout Central Ohio. This is a hands-on, active position where no two days are the same—you may be planting summer annuals one day, installing interior plants or moss walls the next, and transforming spaces with holiday décor in the winter.

You’ll work across three service areas:

  • Urban Gardening: Planting and maintaining seasonal containers (watering, pruning, fertilizing, and upkeep).

  • Interior Plant Installation: Preparing and installing living and artificial plant designs in commercial environments.

  • Holiday Décor Installation: Installing trees, wreaths, garlands, and seasonal displays in November–December, with removals in January.

What You’ll Do

  • Install and maintain exterior container plantings and seasonal displays
  • Install interior plants, moss walls, and specialty green installations
  • Water, prune, weed, and care for ongoing maintenance accounts
  • Assist with rooftop gardens, plant walls, and unique landscape projects
  • Install and remove holiday décor for commercial and residential clients
  • Deliver rented plants for events and support special projects as needed
  • Help keep our greenhouse, warehouse, and production areas organized

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We hire for attitude and team fit—we’ll train you on the technical skills.

Qualified candidates:

  • Are reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
  • Enjoy working outdoors and with their hands in all weather conditions
  • Can work independently and as part of a team
  • Have a valid, insurable driver’s license (required) and are comfortable driving company vehicles and trucks (no CDL needed)
  • Can lift 40 lbs regularly and stay active on their feet throughout the day
  • Are comfortable using tablets/apps to track time and job details
  • Are detail-oriented and can follow directions and project notes
  • Can interact professionally with clients in high-profile spaces
  • Are willing to work some Saturdays during busy spring and holiday seasons
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical

Plant or landscape experience is a plus, but not required.

 

BENEFITS

  • Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
  • 401(k) and retirement plan options
  • Life insurance
  • Employee discount at garden centers
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Company-provided uniforms

 

 

If you are looking to become part of a fun, passionate, woman-led team and explore a long-term career in the green industry, this might be the right place for you.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role—we’d love to hear from you!

NOW HIRING: Interior Plant Technician

Interior Plant Technician

Part-Time | Columbus, OH
Typical Hours: 20-30 hours per week, with occasional Saturday work
Pay: $15.00–$17.00/hour
Reports to: Interior Services Manager

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our team caring for vibrant interior plant displays in offices, lobbies, residences, and commercial environments throughout Central Ohio. This role is ideal for someone who loves plants, enjoys working independently, and takes pride in maintaining beautiful, healthy plant displays over time.

As an Interior Plant Care Specialist, you’ll visit client locations across the Greater Columbus area to provide professional plant maintenance for a wide variety of installations—from lobby displays and bromeliad arrangements to plant walls and atrium gardens.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide routine plant maintenance including watering, pruning, cleaning, fertilizing, and pest management
  • Replace plants as needed to maintain healthy and visually appealing displays
  • Update seasonal plantings and specialty displays
  • Maintain clear communication and records using company systems
  • Build professional relationships with clients while working in their spaces
  • Drive company vehicles to service accounts throughout the Columbus area
  • Troubleshoot plant health issues and respond to client needs

 

Each route includes a variety of plant species, environments, and seasonal challenges—making this a dynamic and engaging role for someone who enjoys learning and developing plant care expertise.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We hire for reliability, curiosity, and passion for plants—we’ll train you on our systems and processes.

Qualified candidates:

  • Have plant experience (houseplant hobbyists, garden center/retail plant experience, or horticulture training preferred)
  • Are organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently
  • Communicate professionally with clients, peers, and management
  • Have a valid, insurable driver’s license and feel comfortable driving company vehicles
  • Can lift up to 30 lbs and perform active, hands-on work throughout the day
    Are comfortable using ladders and getting their hands dirty
  • Are willing to obtain an Ohio Pesticide Applicator’s License (if not already licensed)
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

 

BENEFITS

  • Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
  • 401(k) with matching opportunities
  • Employee discount at garden centers
  • Company-provided uniforms
  • Training and mentorship in professional horticulture
 

If you’re looking to become part of a fun, passionate, woman-led team and build a career in the green industry, this could be the right fit for you.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role. We’d love to hear from you!

Grow with Oakland Green Interiors

Join our team to help beautify spaces in Central Ohio, learn more about the world of horticulture and collaborate on innovative projects that embrace biophilic design principles.

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