What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at Springtown Garden Center?
Overview
This is a physically demanding position requiring daily outdoor work in all types of weather. From assisting customers with gardening best practices and product selection to unloading deliveries like a pro, this role entails balancing customer needs while ensuring safe, functional and profitable operations. You'll be the backbone of our organization, tackling tasks like watering, pricing, stocking, and facility upkeep. With a focus on maintaining a top-notch nursery and supporting business growth, we're looking for someone who can keep a sharp eye on customer service, while maintaining the grounds, plant-life and equipment.
Duties
- Assist customers with recommendations, plant knowledge, loading, and checking out
- Load, unload, move, price, and merchandise products
- Maintain inventory and grounds
- Contribute to facility and equipment repairs and maintenance
- Safely load customer vehicles with plants and bulk material
- Sweep, rake, shovel, care for plants (prune, deadhead, hand-water, control weeds, treat for diseases and infestations)
- Load and unload delivery trucks, trailers, and semis multiple times per week
- Ensure all outdoor and indoor areas are safe, clean and visually appealing for customers and co-workers (maintain break room cleanliness, clean bathrooms, take out trash, stock toilet paper/paper towels, assist with displays, roll up and store hoses/equipment properly)
- Ensure products are correctly labeled, priced, and have the appropriate signage
- Participate in and market semi-annual seasonal events
- Assist with deliveries as needed
- Assist the manager/admin with any other business development needs
- Other duties as needed or requested
Experience
- Preferred outdoor work experience but will train the right candidate
- Must be physically fit and able to lift and maneuver 50lbs regularly
- Must be able to consistently bend, reach, kneel, and squat while performing tasks.
- Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, wind, rain, etc.)
- Dependable and responsible self-motivator who can comprehend and carry out instructions and communicate section observations and needs.
- Must work well in a team environment
- Valid driver's license
- Forklift/Welding experience is a plus.
- Must be able to work full 9-6 shift including weekends and holidays
Compensation: $12-$13/hour to start with opportunities for growth
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 9 AM-6 PM with a paid 30-minute lunch
- Must be available on weekends and holidays
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: Springtown Garden Center- 236 Highway 199 West, Springtown, TX 76082
Join our team and play a vital role in creating a positive shopping experience for our customers!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Why do you want to work at Springtown Garden Center?
Ability to Commute:
- Springtown, TX 76082 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $13