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Madeline George Garden Design & Nursery Garden Center Assistant with Opening Responsibilities in Boise, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2234894
We are seeking energetic, customer-focused and operations-minded individuals to join Madeline George in
serving our customers and caring for our plants. Visit our website at madelinegeorge.com to learn more about
us and our mission!
Position: Garden Center Assistant with Opening Responsibilities
Position Type: Part-time 15 20 hours a week depending on shift
Seasonal position March through mid-November
Available Shifts: Sunday through Tuesday 8:30a/9:30a to 1:30pm
Wednesday through Saturday 8:30a/9:30a to 1:30p
Hourly Wage: \$9.00 to \$13.00 depending on retail experience and plant/garden knowledge
Benefits: 401k Plan, Employee Discounts
Responsibilities:
Perform nursery opening tasks including opening the tills, preparing the nursery for customers, facilities,
maintenance and merchandising tasks
Perform nursery related tasks for the specific plant areas assigned, including watering, deadheading,
pruning, fertilizing, transplanting and merchandising.
Identify plant needs and/or stress conditions and address with proper treatment or advise manager
Greet and direct customers to plants, tools, supplies, amendments, etc. based on their needs
Offer guidance on our services, including design, delivery, classes, events, etc.
Process basic transactions on the POS system including purchases, holds and pickups
Load and unload plants, hard goods and other products
Assist with pricing and stocking plants, hard goods and other products
Assist managers with various operational tasks
Learn and execute company policies and procedures
Develop a positive rapport and relationships with our customers
Assist customers with plant guidance and selection based on their specific needs*
Coach customers on proper planting and plant care techniques*
Acquire and share reliable knowledge about Treasure Valley gardening*
Qualifications:
Interest in plants, gardening and landscaping
Basic to broad knowledge about plants and gardening in the Treasure Valley
Positive, can-do, creative, solution-oriented, initiative taking and team oriented attitude
Attention to detail and comfortable with repetitive type work and following procedures
Team oriented and able to work with others to accomplish tasks and goals
Able to take direction, work independently and balance multi-tasking
Ability to stand long periods of time; lift up to 25lbs and easily bend, lift and squat regularly
Able to work outside in all types of weather year round
Basic computer skills and experience with POS system functions
Willingness to learn and implement knowledge and skills in the nursery
Educational background, training, and certifications as applicable
*Based on knowledge and experience
Submit resume together with letter of introduction via e-mail to Peggy at info@madelinegeorge.com
<https://madelinegeorge.com/engage-with-us>
