What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Specialist position at Garland's Garden Center?
$1,000/month Insurance Benefits
19 days PTO
Performance Bonus
Garland's Garden Center, since 1982
Garland's has been a fixture of the local community for generations, serving customers with everything from seasonal plants and fresh florals to power equipment and expert repairs. This year, Garland's began an exciting new chapter under new ownership, committed to honoring the store's deep roots while investing in modern systems, a refreshed shopping experience, and long-term growth. As we build on this legacy, we're looking for enthusiastic, hardworking people to join our team and help shape what's next for Garland's.
Garden Center Specialist & Floor Associate
Store-wide (Garden Center, Power Equipment, and/or Florist — with a focus on Garden Center and ability to be sole specialist on duty)
Reports to Manager on Duty
Year-round
Position Summary
The Garden Center Specialist keeps our plants and nursery products healthy, well-presented, and well-understood by customers. This role blends plant care expertise with strong customer service, helping Garlands' customers find the right plants and products for their homes and gardens.
What You'll Do
- Care for and maintain plant health across the nursery — planting, watering, feeding, pest management, and shrinkage reduction
- Advise customers on plant selection, care, and seasonal planting
- Merchandise plant and garden displays in line with store standards
- Receive, price, and stock incoming plant and garden inventory
- Support Managers on ordering of plants and garden inventory
- Support seasonal events and promotions in the Garden Center
- Train and support seasonal or part-time garden center staff as needed
- Open / close store as needed
Trained Levels
A higher hourly rate is provided for Associates who have the appropriate training and licenses to perform the below tasks:
- Delivery or pick up of items from customers across departments — flowers, snow blowers, garden items, etc. Driver's License and listing on insurance (clean record required). Must be comfortable making deliveries alone or, for busy seasons / heavy loads, with one other team member.
- Forklift driving for unloading and moving inventory. Forklift training required.
Experience and Skills Required
- Plant care or horticultural knowledge (professional or strong personal experience)
- Comfort working outdoors in varying weather, including the physical demands of nursery work
- Strong, friendly customer service skills
Compensation & Benefits: Hourly position; level and pay based on experience per our compensation structure, with benefits eligibility per level.
Pay: $17.50 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about your experience and knowledge in plants and outdoor gardening
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22