What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Attendant position at Carnivorous Plant Nursery?
Help Wanted: Part Time/Full Time
Nursery Associate
Carnivorous Plant Nursery, Smithsburg Maryland
About Us:
Carnivorous Plant Nursery is the nation’s leading retailer of carnivorous plants and curator of resources for growing and propagating bog plants. We maintain the largest, most diverse collection of carnivorous plants available on the internet and ship our plants to homes and businesses worldwide.
About the Role:
We are a small and fast growing company, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, wearing multiple hats and rolling up your sleeves to get the job done. Your primary responsibility will be nursery maintenance tasks such as weeding, watering and propagation. You'll also help us with inventory management and order fulfillment, i.e. gathering, preparing, packing and shipping orders to our customers.
This position is on-site at our Nursery in Smithsburg, Maryland.
Who we’re looking for:
The ideal candidate for this role will bring a high level of accountability, strong work ethic and can-do attitude. They will be driven to go the extra mile to ensure plant health and customer satisfaction.
This candidate will take great pride in growing top quality plants. They will care deeply about our customer experience and pay close attention to detail in packing and shipping. We are looking for a candidate that loves plants generally and is excited to learn everything there is to know about bog plants.
Qualifications:
- High attention to detail
- Ability to understand, remember and execute on detailed directions
- Strong learning ability and growth mindset
- Works well with a team
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Bonus Qualifications:
- Growing experience with carnivorous plants, orchids, aroids or other tropicals.
- E-commerce, nursery, or other relevant experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Smithsburg, MD 21783 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17