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Maintenance Associate (Retail-Garden Center)

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Job Description "Gardening without Guesswork" Armstrong Garden Centers, serving for over 130 years, is a leader in the Garden Center Industry and is seeking exceptional individuals to join our nursery team. Are you driven, passionate, and willing to serve? Our comprehensive training program will equip you with the knowledge to succeed with us. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: This role is vital to the nursery's success, focusing on maintaining plant quality and store cleanliness. Weekend work is required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Provide outstanding customer service Perform general nursery clean-up: sweeping, dusting, washing windows, restroom cleaning Water and fertilize plants across all nursery sections Price and manage stock inventory Handle register operations Assist customers with carry-outs Learn about and understand the product lines in the Garden Center Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions to management Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications and Skills: Seeking a personable, outgoing individual eager to learn nursery skills; enthusiastic and self-motivated. Compensation and Benefits: Medical, dental, and life insurance after 30 days Paid holidays and vacation after 90 days Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) plan Hourly pay based on experience Work Schedule: Hours vary seasonally; weekends required. Physical Environment and Working Conditions: Requires physical activity including lifting (30-50 lbs), stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, and walking. Most work is outdoors with some indoor activity. Standing and walking are predominant. Grooming Standards: Employees must maintain neat and clean grooming standards as part of our brand promise. Our company, together with Pike Nurseries, is the largest independent retail garden center in the U.S., with over 50 facilities across California, Georgia, and North Carolina. We pride ourselves on exceptional service, quality plants, and a strong team of dedicated associates.

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