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We are looking for a Delivery Driver to start ASAP. This is a temporary, part-time position and hours are somewhat flexible. Submit your resume via Indeed or apply on our website.
Our seasonal positions typically last through May or early June, with a few positions (particularly watering) going through the summer. Wondering which position is the best fit for you? Please see below for position descriptions.
Our Team
Garnette Edwards | Owner
Erin Monnie | Owner
Matt Johnson | Florist
Anju Lucas | Perennials
Addi Rundell | Garden Store
Robb Smith | Perennials
Cara | Annuals
Plus many more employees behind the scenes.
Interesting in joining our team? Click the link below to apply online now.
Job Descriptions
Wondering which position is the best fit for you?
Below you will find descriptions for the seasonal positions we hire for the most.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Assist customers in the selection of annual plantings. Advise customers as to benefits of plant choices and alternatives. Maintain the care and growth cycle of plants in area of responsibility to assure proper health, timing, and presentation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
Able to work independently or with direct supervision.
Previous experience growing annuals desirable.
Able to make presentations to customers in aspects of gardening of annuals.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to practice courteous customer service, and ability to interact with demanding customers.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Cheerfully assist customers or direct them to someone who can assist them.
Replenish stock to tables as necessary and remove expired material from sales floor.
Observe plant material for any insect or disease problems and report to Grower.
Assist in unloading freight from delivery trucks.
Advise customers about plant characteristics and procedures on how to plant and care for plants available on the annuals floor.
Maintain a clean and inviting shopping are for customers and update displays and signs as necessary.
Secure advice from management regarding needs for signage and other merchandising requirements
Perform all other duties as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies
Attend staff meetings and production meetings.
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and severity of task at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
Two-way radio
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment:
Indoors/ Outdoors or both in severe temperatures and humidity.
Physical Requirements :
Frequently moves flats and plants up to 50 lbs. when stocking tables and caring for plants.
Position requires frequent movement around the different areas of the greenhouse caring for the plants as well as customer service.
Must be able to identify plant varieties, pest or disease problems, and colors to assist customers in making selections.
Constantly positioning self to move and care for plants, as well as, keeping area weed and debris free.
This position requires frequent communication with customers in assisting them with planting and growing questions. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position when caring for plants and watering.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Under supervision of lead, individual creates container plantings per production orders. Incumbent utilizes the available supply of material to complete orders as requested.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
Able to work independently or with direct supervision.
Previous planting experience desirable.
Computer literacy desirable.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to practice courteous customer service, and ability to interact with demanding customers.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Plant containers, hanging baskets, and moss baskets per pre-designed plans and the remaining custom orders per instructions in the allotted time required.
Perform watering detail as directed by lead and as required by weather and humidity conditions and dead head and maintain the quality of product in area.
Report any problems of seedling health or insects to supervisory personnel.
Take customer orders from remaining designated customers.
Call customers when order is complete and ready for pick up.
Prepare invoices for custom potting orders.
Learn pot types and sizes and become familiar with plant variety and availability.
Understand and follow the scheduling plan.
Communicate and work with employees and customers by maintaining a cooperative and professional relationship.
Cheerfully assist customers or direct them to someone who can assist them.
Clean up work area, keeping it neat and organized, and clean bathroom and break room areas when assigned.
Perform all other duties as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies.
Attend staff meetings and give progress reports to those not able to attend.
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and severity of task at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment:
Indoors/ Outdoors or both in severe temperatures and humidity.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently while planting.
Frequently moving and placing various plants and equipment throughout the greenhouse weighing up to 50lbs.
Position requires frequent movement around the different areas of the greenhouse placing and attending to plants.
Constantly detecting and reporting problems with plants.
Must be able to identify plant varieties, pest or disease problems, and colors to ensure quality product.
This position requires frequent communication with co-workers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly positioning self to maintain and service plants.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Provide exemplary customer service regarding product selection and sales transaction activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
• Previous outstanding customer service and cashiering experience desired.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Basic Math skills.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• Able to follow directions and accept direct supervision.
• Need to be a self-starter with initiative to perform additional garden store duties during slow-down periods.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Manage transactions with customers using computerized cash registers, including opening and closing cash drawer and counting monies.
Scan merchandise into Point of Sale and ensure correct pricing.
Collect correct amount of tender for transaction and recording type of tender.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
Help customers locate merchandise, box, bag, load and unload carts, and help customer to vehicle.
Assist customer in solving a problem or issue and escalating to Assistant Manager or Manager when unable to resolve.
Take routine and special-order requests and route to proper department for processing.
Cheerfully greet customers, including answering phones and directing customer inquiries to the appropriate department.
Clean and stock garden store.
Assist with receiving and placing new merchandise.
Perform all other duties as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow all safety procedures.
Attend staff meetings
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and severity of task at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
PC
Multi line phone system
Two-way radio
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment:
Indoors/Outdoors or both in severe temperatures and humidity.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
Frequently moves flats and plants up to 50 lbs. when ringing up customers purchases and helping to load customer purchases into their vehicles.
Position requires frequent movement around the different areas of the greenhouse to assist customers in locating what they are looking for.
Must be able to identify plant varieties, pests and diseases, and colors to assist customers in making selections.
Must be able to identify and tender accurate amount due from customers.
Constantly positioning self to move and care for plants, as well as, keeping area weed and debris free.
This position requires frequent communication with customers in assisting them with planting and growing questions. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Schedule:
Varying based on the needs of the department and operating hours.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Under the supervision of Ground Support Management, individual is responsible for the overall operational and mechanical activities of the Greenhouse. As assigned, individual works with peers and supervisors to facilitate production and maintain optimal greenhouse conditions and assist greenhouse departments and customers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
Dependable and reliable with flexibility to varying schedules.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Able to understand written and verbal instructions for duties.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to practice courteous customer service and to interact with demanding customers.
Able to work independently or with direct supervision.
Expedient problem solving and critical thinking.
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal, and in a pleasant and professional manner.
Must not have a fear of heights and agility to be able to work on greenhouse roof.
Current and valid motor operator’s license.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Prepare, supply, and deliver pots, trays, and soil to departments.
Cheerfully assist customers by loading heavy items into vehicles e.g. bulk soil and compost, bagged soil and amendments, trees and large shrubs.
Safely operate the tractor and forklift for varying purposes e.g. loading bulk soil and compost, unloading freight on pallets, and moving pallets of soil.
Monitor electric cart, tractor and forklift for gas, oil, tires, and making sure that equipment and keys are returned to proper location at end of day. Report any concerns to Ground Support Manager.
Support required growing conditions in the greenhouses by removing and replacing plastic film and shade cloth on greenhouse roofs; raising and lowering plastic film walls; opening and closing Cravo walls and roof.
Maintain outdoor grounds through basic lawn care e.g. weeding and mowing, clearing creek of overgrown plant material and trash.
Transport materials to and from the Emmett location.
Assist Construction Manager with repairs and other projects.
Collect and dispose of trash, recycling, and compost throughout Edwards grounds.
Closing and securing greenhouses, offices, cooler, well house, and gates at end of day.
Clean up work area as well as bathroom and breakroom areas when assigned making sure to return tools and supplies to proper location when not in use.
Collect wagons throughout the day and end of day and arrange in the designated area.
Work with employees and customers by maintaining a cooperative and professional relationship.
Always carry two-way radio for communication with other employees.
Perform all other duties as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies.
Attend staff meetings.
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and severity of issue at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
Two-way radio
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment :
Indoors/ Outdoors or both in severe temperatures and humidity.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently moving various tools and equipment throughout the greenhouse weighing up to 100lbs.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently when filling soil.
Position requires frequent movement around the different areas of the greenhouse attending to repairs and maintenance of greenhouse and grounds.
Frequently operates and adjusts dirt filler and constructs pallets of soil for production.
Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the greenhouse and equipment.
This position requires frequent communication with co-workers describing needs of departments. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly positioning self to maintain and service greenhouse and grounds.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Under direction of supervisor, individual will plant, transplant, and maintain product to ensure proper health, spacing, and presentation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
Able to work independently or with direct supervision.
Previous experience growing edibles desirable.
Previous horticulture experience particularly transplanting desirable.
Computer literacy desirable.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to practice courteous customer service, and to interact with demanding customers.
Expedient problem solving and critical thinking.
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal, and in a pleasant and professional manner.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Cheerfully assist customers or direct them to someone who can assist them.
Plant and prepare the material for sale.
Replenish stock as necessary.
Maintain plant health, water and inspect plant material for any insect or disease problems, and report to supervisor.
Keep work area tidy and update signage as necessary. Remove substandard material.
Read and work toward being well-informed about products and instructions on how to plant and care for plant material.
Work with employees and customers by maintaining a co-operative and professional relationship.
Clean up work area as well as bathroom and breakroom areas when assigned.
Perform all other activities as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies.
Keep accurate records and post them promptly and properly in appropriate logs.
Attend staff meetings
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and urgency of task at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
Two-way radio
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment:
Indoors/Outdoors or both in temperature extremes.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently moves flats and plants up to 50 lbs. when stocking tables and caring for plants.
Position requires frequent movement around the different areas of the greenhouse caring for the plants as well as customer service.
Must be able to identify plant varieties, pest or disease problems, and colors to assist customers in making selections.
Constantly positioning self to move and care for plants as well as keeping area weed and debris free.
This position requires frequent communication with customers in assisting them with planting and growing questions, as well as, in directing and leading the Herbs & Veggies Specialists. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently when planting or attending to plant care.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
This position is primarily responsible for answering telephones, directing calls, delivering messages, retrieving messages, and providing excellent customer service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
High School diploma/ GED
6 months prior office experience
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook…)
Exceptional customer service skills
Must be able to read, speak, and write English.
Must be able to multi-task and work well in a busy environment.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to practice courteous customer service, and ability to interact with demanding customers.
Basic plant knowledge.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Cheerfully answers multi line phone system, direct calls, message retrieval, and delivery.
Create and print signs, cards, tags, spreadsheets, documents, etc.
Review and redirect incoming emails to correct person or department.
Maintain and operate office equipment (PC, laminating machine, shredder, paper cutter/trimmer, tag printers, two-way radios). Responsible for upkeep of large printer in the main office to include reporting usage, ordering supplies, and scheduling maintenance.
Share responsibility of phone systems with Administrative Assistant and the upkeep to include creating telephone messages when information changes, as well as, reporting to office manager when phones are not working properly.
Provide Office Support to all departments including our Emmett location.
Marketing Committee member. Present and record donation requests.
Data entry.
Clean up work area, hallway and bathroom and break-room areas when assigned.
Perform all other activities as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies
Attend staff meetings and marketing meetings.
Production Standards:
Messages should be retrieved and delivered daily.
Telephone calls should be brief and be directed to correct department.
Machines/Tools Used:
Multi line telephone system
Copy/Fax Machine
PC
Laminating Machine
Shredder
Tag Printers
Two Way Radio
Paper cutter/trimmer
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment:
Indoors with brief periods of exposure to weather conditions.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to proficiently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
This position requires the ability to move about inside the facility to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other departments in the facility.
This position requires the ability to position self to file documents in the filing cabinets.
The person in this position constantly communicates with customers and co-workers and must be able to exchange accurate information.
This position requires accurately recording data and must be able to detect any discrepancies.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Individual is responsible for the production flow and overall operation and mechanical activities of the Greenhouse operations. Individual inspects for deficiencies, develops alternatives for improvements, and work with peers and supervisors to achieve improvements to operational activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
Mechanical aptitude, using assets on hand to achieve results.
Knowledgeable or willingness to learn the operations of greenhouse equipment, forklift, and vehicles.
Flexibility in meeting the needs of other departments and the ability to jointly problem solve with co-workers.
Dependable and dependable with flexibility to varying schedules, which may include weekends.
Outstanding people skills with an ability to practice courteous customer service and to interact with demanding customers.
Able to work independently or with direct supervision.
Expedient problem solving and critical thinking.
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal and in a pleasant and professional manner, in a resourceful manner.
Must not have a fear of heights and agility to be able to work on greenhouse roof.
Current and valid motor operator’s license, with insurable driving record.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Report and assist Construction Manager with daily greenhouse projects, repairs, and scheduling.
Perform minor repairs independently when requested by department managers, report larger repairs to construction manager for scheduling.
Drive large trucks (10-30 feet Liftgate Box Trucks), Non CDL between greenhouse properties.
Safely use and operate the tractor and forklift for varying purposes e.g., loading bulk soil and compost, unloading freight on pallets, and moving pallets of soil.
Assist other departments with unscheduled projects as requested.
Assist when scheduled with replacing plastic film and shade cloth on greenhouse roofs; raising and lowering plastic film walls; opening and closing Cravo walls and roof.
Assist, when scheduled with grounds maintenance.
Assist with holiday deliveries.
Clean up work area as well as bathroom and breakroom areas when assigned making sure to return tools and supplies to proper location when not in use.
Work with employees and customers by maintaining a cooperative and professional relationship.
Always carry two-way radio for communication with other employees.
Identify and report areas or items that need repair and report it to the Construction Manager.
Perform all other activities as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies
Attend Manager meetings.
Attend staff meetings and give progress reports to those not able to attend.
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and severity of issue at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
Two-way radio
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment :
Indoors/ Outdoors or both in severe temperatures and humidity.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently moving various tools and equipment throughout the greenhouse weighing up to 100lbs.
Ability to push and pull equipment and plant materials up to 200lbs.
Position requires frequent movement around the different areas of the greenhouse attending to repairs and maintenance of greenhouse and grounds.
Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to service the greenhouse and equipment.
This position requires frequent communication with co-workers describing needs of departments. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly positioning self to maintain and service greenhouse and grounds and structures.
Willingness to work in extreme temperatures, with responsible accommodations.
Agility required to be able to climb and balance on the roof and gutters.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours year around.
Must work one weekend day in high season (April-May).
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Under the direction of supervisor, individual is to be knowledgeable of all product lines in order to provide exemplary service to customers. Individual must be able to demonstrate satisfactory skills in maintaining nursery stock in premier condition for sale.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
Minimum of 2.5 years customer service experience.
Previous horticulture experience desirable.
Knowledge of Treasure Valley and regional gardening practices.
Willingness to learn the business basics and continue to develop knowledge and skills to be more effective in nursery duties.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to practice courteous customer service, and ability to interact with demanding customers.
Self-starter with exceptional critical thinking skills.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Grow and maintain stock.
Receive and unload freight.
Assist with potting, labeling, tagging, watering, fertilizing, and plant maintenance, as well as, stocking the planting material on the sales floor by sun or shade and alphabetical order.
Identify any plant problems and report them to the Perennial, Rose, & Nursery Manager.
Customer Service.
Assist customers by answering questions and offering suggestions and problem solving.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, develop creative solutions, and offer add on alternatives for customers gardening/landscaping plans.
Clean up work area, as well as, bathroom and breakroom areas when assigned.
Perform all other activities as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies
Attend staff meetings.
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and severity of task at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
Two-way radio
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment:
Indoors/ Outdoors or both in temperature extremes.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently while attending to plant care.
Frequently moving and placing various plants and equipment throughout the greenhouse weighing up to 200lbs.
Position requires frequent movement around the different areas of the greenhouse attending to plants.
Constantly detecting and diagnosing problems with plants and applying fixes.
Must be able to identify plant varieties, pest or disease problems, and colors to assist customers or staff with plant questions.
This position requires frequent communication with co-workers and customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly positioning self to maintain and service plants.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Individual is responsible for the successful process and completion of planting and propagation duties as assigned. Incumbent performs routine adjustments and minor maintenance on machines and assets used in job duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
Able to work independently or with direct supervision.
Previous propagation experience desirable.
Computer literacy desired.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to practice courteous customer service, and ability to interact with demanding customers.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Sow seeds into seed trays either via the seeding machine or direct seeding.
Maintain detailed germination records and label flats with crop variety, date planted, and the number of flats per variety.
Prepare seed beds to accommodate seed trays and move after germination.
Water and fertilize seedlings.
Keep an inventory of seeds and order seeds as needed.
Assist in transplanting and propagation including cuttings shipped in.
Clean and disinfect seed trays and propagation areas.
Cheerfully assist customers or direct them to someone who can.
Work with employees and customers by maintaining a cooperative and professional relationship.
Float between departments as needed.
Clean up work area, as well as, bathroom and breakroom areas when assigned.
Perform all other activities as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies.
Attend staff meetings.
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and severity of task at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Seeding Machine
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment:
Indoors/ Outdoors or both in severe temperatures and humidity.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently while seeding and plant care.
Frequently moving and placing various plants and equipment throughout the greenhouse weighing up to 50lbs.
Position requires frequent movement around the different areas of the greenhouse attending to plants.
Constantly detecting and reporting problems with plants.
Must be able to identify plant varieties, pest or disease problems, and colors to assist customers.
This position requires frequent communication with co-workers and customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly positioning self to maintain and service plants.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Individual is responsible for following the supervisor’s directions regarding the activities of transplanting seedlings and plants. Record and document crop reports as defined and required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications:
Able to work independently or with direct supervision.
Previous transplant experience desirable.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to practice courteous customer service, and ability to interact with demanding customers.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Quickly and properly transplant seedlings and place in designated area.
Know the code for flat and container sizing.
Perform watering detail as directed by lead and as required by weather and humidity conditions.
Properly tag and identify transplant work according to company policy.
Report any problems of seedling health or insects to supervisory personnel.
Know the Greenhouse areas (letters) and their contents.
Know basic plant prices of packs, geraniums, specialty, vegetables, etc.
Communicate and work with employees and customers by maintaining a cooperative and professional relationship.
Cheerfully assist customers or direct them to someone who can.
Clean up work area, as well as, bathroom and break room areas when assigned.
Perform all other duties as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies
Assure all performance duty recordings are posted timely and properly in documentation logs.
Attend staff meetings and give progress reports to those not able to attend.
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and severity of task at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment:
Indoors/ Outdoors or both in temperature extremes.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently while planting.
Frequently moving and placing various plants and equipment throughout the greenhouse weighing up to 50lbs.
Position requires frequent movement around the different areas of the greenhouse placing and attending to plants.
Constantly detecting and reporting problems with plants.
Must be able to identify plant varieties, pest or disease problems, and colors to ensure quality product.
This position requires frequent communication with co-workers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly positioning self to maintain and service plants.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours.
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SUMMARY AND SCOPE
Individual is responsible for the watering and care of plants in the area assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Qualifications :
Able to work independently or with direct supervision.
Previous experience with plants is desirable.
Dependable and accountable.
Must be an excellent listener with a desire to learn and ability to take instructions from leadership.
Computer literacy desired.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to practice courteous customer service, and ability to interact with demanding customers.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Observe plants for moisture needs and water product needing moisture according to plant needs.
Inspect and monitor the overall health of the plants and report any concerns to supervisor/management.
Fertilize plants as necessary and know how to use the feeder and alert the Grower/Management if level in barrel is low.
Cheerfully assist customers or direct them to someone who can assist them.
Perform all other duties as assigned within position authority limitations.
Additional Functions of the Job:
Follow safety policies
Attend staff meetings and production meetings.
Production Standards:
Complete daily duties in a timely manner dependent upon importance and severity of task at hand.
Machines/Tools Used:
Adept in utilizing tools required to accomplish specific tasks.
Two-way radio
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE
Environment:
Indoors/ Outdoors or both in severe temperatures and humidity.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position when caring for plants and watering.
Repetitive movement of pulling a hose and extending arms to water plant material.
Frequently moving, attending to and placing various plants and equipment throughout the greenhouse weighing up to 30lbs.
Constantly detecting and reporting problems with plants.
Must be able to identify plant varieties, pest or disease problems, and colors to ensure quality product.
This position requires frequent communication with co-workers and management. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly positioning self to maintain and service plants.
Schedule:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and operating hours.