What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Associate position at Means Nursery, Inc.?
Job description
Job description
Means Nursery, Inc. is currently looking for seasonal full-time or part time sales associates with previous retail nursery experience or horticultural training who are excited at the opportunity to share their knowledge with our customers in an outdoor working environment.
Applicants must have previous retail nursery work and/or previous horticultural training. This is not an entry level position. Our ideal applicant possesses superior customer service skills, excellent plant knowledge and looks forward to working outdoors.
Responsibilities and Duties
Your main duties include greeting customers, explain, recommend and help locate merchandise and to build and maintain displays. Checking customers out at till. Labeling and tagging plant material. Restocking plant tables and removing material past its prime. Weekend work is required.
Must be able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
Must be friendly, outgoing and engaging with an ability to professionally handle customer service challenges.
Must have a strong knowledge of Pacific NW landscape plants and annuals.
The retail store is a mix of indoor and outdoor space; the majority of time will be spent outside.
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Requires extensive use of back, legs, knees, arms, feet and hands for lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, and walking. Unassisted lifting limits between 30 and 50 lbs. Individuals may be required to do any or all of these situations throughout the work day, with an emphasis on walking and standing for a major portion of the day. The outside environment will comprise most of the day with some inside building activity.
Qualifications and Skills
Previous Retail Nursery experience 3 to 5 years.
Horticultural training or degree.
Excellent knowledge of Pacific NW landscape plants and annuals including botanical names.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.75 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20