Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery, a well-established nursery, greenhouse, and garden center in Northern NJ is looking for full, part-time, and seasonal candidates for Garden Care and Garden Center Work. This is a physically active position where you are moving or on your feet most of the time in various weather conditions (rain/shine, hot/cold). Must be physically fit, able to lift at least 30 lbs, detail-oriented, mature, responsible, and able to listen to and follow instructions. Duties may vary depending on the season—knowledge/experience and interest in plants and gardening are required.

Looking for a gardener who is passionate about plants, naturalistic dynamic landscapes, and sustainability.

Responsibilities will include:

• Helping to maintain and establish the nursery’s naturalistic display garden
• Weeding
• Planting and maintenance of naturalistic garden and landscape installations
• Caring for nursery plants
• Garden watering and irrigation
• Mixing and application of deer repellent
• Candidate must be willing and able to assume other seasonal nursery responsibilities
• when garden care is not essential or when help in other departments is necessary.
• Responsibilities could include assisting in retail sales, perennial and greenhouse plant
• production, restocking and merchandising plants, and seasonal Christmas tasks.

Expectations:

• Experience and prior work experience preferred but not necessary
• An open mind, positive attitude, and desire to learn about new plants and ideas
• Hard work ethic and ability to work in all weather conditions
• Attention to detail and proper sanitation practices
• Care for the well-being of plants
• Being able to work independently, follow a list of tasks, and to stay on task
• Able to ask for help when needed
• Able to lift at least 30 to 50 pounds as needed
• Full time work week; additional spring hours might be necessary
• Either to work on either Saturday or Sunday
• Not afraid of bees, insects and other wildlife
• Not afraid to get dirty

High school degree or equivalent (Preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Allendale, NJ 07401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person