What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Associate position at FarWest Landscape?
About us
FarWest began as a small landscape company in 1976, and is a locally owned family business looking to add to our culture of fun and fantastic staff. The FarWest Team is full of knowledgeable gardeners that truly love plants and people. We help people find plants that work well for their unique living spaces.
Garden center team members play an important role in ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality service. In this role you will understand the importance of having great customer service, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a good sense of retail operations. The position will have learning and advancement opportunities and will be geared towards further growth and career opportunities within FarWest.
Team Member Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensure customer satisfaction through excellent customer service by quickly greeting customers and assisting them in their selections
Processing sales through a point of sale system
Assist in maintaining the appearance of the nursery
Assist with nursery tasks that include cleanup, pruning and deadheading plants, spacing, merchandising, watering and weed control
Assisting with loading plants and materials
Being open and flexible to duties potentially not included in the job description
Team Member Skills:
Experience in retail (preferred)
Ability to interact with customers in a positive manner
Will be able to arrive on time and ready to work
Willingness to work in a fast paced environment and at times in inclement weather
Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and walking
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Willingness to learn, we will train the right candidates.
This is a full-time, seasonal position (March through October), with hourly pay DOE.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Boise, ID 83703: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $12 - $15