What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Sales Associate position at Orchard Nursery?
Orchard Nursery is a one-of-a-kind and family-owned garden center known in the Bay Area for a wide selection of quality plants, in addition to our large houseplant offerings and beautiful gift shop. We are looking for a dedicated sales associate to join our tight knit Nursery Sales Team for the Spring season and possibly beyond. Successful candidates are self-motivated, friendly, passionate, and work well in both independent and collaborative settings.
Job Responsibilities
- Greet customers and assist them in finding plants and other products (ex. fertilizer) and answering questions
- Troubleshoot plant/pest issues over the phone and in person
- Stock, water, and maintain plant displays
- Help unload trucks
Job Qualifications
- Passionate about gardening and excited to expand plant knowledge
- Works well in a team and is a clear communicator
- Proactive and a self-starter
- Growth-oriented
- Great with people
- Must be able to work weekends
Physical Qualifications
- Is able and willing to work outside everyday, rain or shine (and heat and cold)
- Is able and willing to lift up to 40lbs
- Is able and willing to stand, bend, twist, and squat repetitively throughout an 8-hour day
Schedule
- Thursday-Monday 9-5:30 (5 days/week) or Thursday-Sunday 9-5:30 (4 days/week)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
Application Question(s):
- What is your favorite plant you have in your garden, or have taken care of? (Outdoor plants only, please)
- Are you able to work Thursday through Monday, 9-5:30?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24