What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center/Nursery Team Member position at Blooms by BladeWorks?
Blooms Garden Center and BladeWorks Landscaping is looking for candidates to add to our garden center / nursery green team. We are hiring candidates for our on-site green team and our off-site team . This is a seasonal position with a flexible schedule. Full Time and Part Time positions available. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.
DESCRIPTION :
As part of our on-site green team , you will work alongside our expert team in maintaining plant stock and assisting customers. Candidate will have opportunities to work in our tree nursery and / or with annuals, perennials, and shrubs in our courtyard.
As part of our off-site green team , you will work alongside our expert staff in maintaining plant material and planting trees, shrubs and annuals at various customer locations. You will also have the occasional opportunity to work on-site in our tree nursery and / or with annuals, perennials, and shrubs in our courtyard.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Greet customers and assist in locating desired plant or product.
- Unload, document, and stock plant / product shipments.
- Assist in plant maintenance including watering, repotting, pruning, fertilizing, etc.
- Create eye-catching plant displays and maintain a neat and orderly courtyard.
- Discuss common plant / tree diseases and pests and educate customers to help them find the correct solution.
- May be required to answer customer phone calls and handle inquiries.
- Safely and properly load and transport plants to customer locations.
- Correctly plant annuals, trees, and other greenery as specified by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Job type : Part-time, Seasonal, with potential for Full-time year round position.
Pay determined based on experience and plant knowledge.
Applications can be found at bloomsgardencenter.com or in-person.
Please submit application and resume to bloomsmktg@gmail.com or in person at 1440 Blairs Ferry Rd Marion, IA 52302
About Blooms by BladeWorks :
BladeWorks Landscaping started in 1992. We provide commercial and residential property care : landscaping, lawn services, tree care, snow removal, and commercial holiday lighting. Over the years, our landscaping business grew and we began to see the need to open our own retail garden center to better serve our clients. Blooms Garden Center and Gift Shop opened in 2017. We carry annuals, vegetables, herbs, perennials, grasses, shrubs, evergreens and trees. The Gift Shop is filled with unique gifts, handmade goods, houseplants and home and garden décor.
