Physical Requirements for Employment

  • A physical examination is required.
  • Majority of the day walking around and standing on their feet (>95%), squatting, stooping, and bending to reach floor plants, water, clean debris, etc.
  • Superior manual dexterity (grasping, pinching, wrist rotation, working with tools)
  • Some climbing and balancing (stairs, ladders, step stools, ledges, etc.)
  • Lifting equipment, water, and plants over head above shoulder level (up to 30 pounds)
  • Pushing and pulling watering carts and plants (up to 350 pound carts)
  • Speaking and hearing to communicate with clients and Botanicus staff
  • Use of elevators, loading docks, vans, delivery vehicles