What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Technician position at Weston Landscape and Design, Inc?
Role Overview
The Nursery Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and growth of plants within our retail nursery and greenhouse environment. They are responsible for various tasks related to plant care, retail sales, and customer service. Nursery Technicians must be available to work weekends.
Responsibilities:
1. Customer Service
- Learn basic plant information and answer customer questions
- Learn about the retail merchandise and how to ring up customers using the point of sales system
2. Plant Care
o Monitor and water all plant material daily
- Assist with unloading all delivery trucks
- Organize flowers, shrubs, and trees in attractive displays
- Prune flowers and shrubs, cull dead plant material, and notify management of any pest insects
3. Yard Duties
- Work alongside heavy equipment and learn machine safety protocols
- Pick up trash at the retail Nursery and landscape yard
- Maintain clean office and bathroom facilities
Requirements:
· Availability to work weekends
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
· Willingness to work outside in a mountain environment – in sun, rain, or snow
Soft Skills:
- Demonstrate initiative in helping customers
- Demonstrate communication and multitasking skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities
Pay starts at $20/hour – options for more with experience and a valid driver’s license
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20