What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Loading, Delivery, Maintenance and Customer Service - Seasonal position at Faddegon's Nursery?
We are hiring for a part time (15-35 hours per week) position for the 2025 season. Outdoor loader/customer assistant, delivery, lawn maintenance and general garden center support position is available. We are looking for someone who can work all weekends during our busy season.
We are looking for passionate and friendly seasonal Customer Loading Assistants, who love helping people, to join our team! Do you enjoy a variety of tasks in your day, such as stocking merchandise, customer service, delivering plants and working outside? Then this may be the right fit for you!
Job Title: Loading Assistant and Product Readiness Assistant
Reports To: Front End Manager
Position Type: Part Time-Temporary, Seasonal
Role and Responsibilities: A position for someone who loves being physical, enjoys being outdoors, likes being around plants, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Should be motivated, hardworking and willing to learn and take responsibility.
Skills:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, bending, twisting and standing for long periods of time
- Clean driver's license record
- A positive and helpful attitude
- Excellent customer service
- Ability to adjust to changing needs and assist where you are needed most
- Able to work in different environments and weather conditions
- An understanding of what neat, safe, and organized looks like
- Acts with integrity. Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles
- Attention to detail. Maintains high quality standards for work
Responsibilities:
- Assist customers to load large or heavy items (ie; plants, soil, furniture, pots)
- Gather and return carts to designated areas
- Label/assist with receiving in and moving plants from receiving area to display areas
- Delivering customer purchases to their homes
- Assist in keeping the facility clean by emptying trash and picking up
- Lawn maintenance
- Keep customers your number one priority by answering basic questions, finding the right help where needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to multitask
- Interest in gardening or plants
- Previous experience in a retail workspace is helpful
- Team focused. Actively looks for ways to help both customers and staff
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about your experience (either personal or professional) with indoor or outdoor plants, gardening or landscaping:
Ability to Commute:
- Latham, NY 12110 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
