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Piala's Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc.

Garden Center Associate

Piala's Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc., Waukesha

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Description
Piala's Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc. is currently seeking Garden Center Associates for our retail nursery. These seasonal positions run the duration of our operating season, which is typically from mid-March through mid-December (when the weather turns inclement). We have full and part-time positions available. Overtime is available, but not required. Scheduled work hours include Saturdays and/or Sundays from April through October.
The qualified individual will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and be able to maintain a professional appearance. Must be able to regularly lift 40lbs. Horticulture experience or education is a huge plus, but not a requirement.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist customers with plant selections, care and identification
  • Tend to all aspects of plant care, including weeding, watering and maintaining the health, quality and appearance of plants and sales lot
  • Assist with loading, tagging, and stocking merchandise
  • Assemble sales floor designs
  • Assist Nursery Manager and Nursery Foreman with daily nursery operations as directed
Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A positive attitude
  • Self-directed quick learner and problem solver
  • Physical condition that allows you to meet the demands of daily tasks, including ability to lift up to 40lbs
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance
  • 2 years of horticulture experience or knowledge (Preferred, but not required)
  • Skid Loader experience or willingness to learn (preferred, but not required)
  • Availability to work within a flexible schedule including but not limited to Saturdays and/or Sundays from April through October

Company Information
Piala's is a family owned and operated nursery, garden shop, and full-service landscape design-build company located in Southeastern Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on our quality plant stock, experienced installation crews, and talented designers.