Retail Garden Center Associate

Job Description:

Full and part-time positions are available. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service in a friendly and efficient way. Cash register training will be provided. Attention to cleanliness, restocking, moving and loading plants, as well as bagged materials (bark, top soil, fertilizer, …), running a cash register and selling merchandise is required for this job. This position requires individuals to work in an outdoor environment year round. Daily Responsibilities

• Daily inspection and preparation of merchandise.
• Advise customers on plant selection, garden layout, planting, plant care, and pruning.
• Assist customers with garden related questions and recommendation.
• Assist in general nursery maintenance, including watering and pruning plant material.
• Restock garden center merchandise
• Learn and implement daily and seasonal opening and closing procedures.
• Upon training, operate a cash register.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in lawn and landscaping industry is not necessary but is helpful.
• Paid company training is provided.

Performance and skills and qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. + consistently throughout the day.
• High attention to detail. We strive to provide the highest level of results possible and demand this from each employee.
• High ability to deal with customers and resolve conflicts.
• Available to work a varied schedule, including Saturdays, in all adverse weather conditions.
• Work at a fast pace to fulfill customers needs.
• Drug free work environment.

Vacation, Pay, and Benefits

• Full time employees will receive 2 weeks paid vacation upon one year employment. Pay and benefits will vary and determined based on experience and pre-employment interview.
• Additional pay will be considered for any industry related licenses and certificates.