What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Care-Taker and Grower (Plant Nursery) position at GOOD NEWS GARDENING?
This position is responsible for the care of all plants in our Garden Center.
Weekends are required.
Duties include, (but not limited to):
- Watering and maintaining the general health of all plants throughout the nursery
- Seeding, transplanting, and fertilizing plants
- Communicating efficiently with supervisors and co-workers
- Checking irrigation systems and communicating any issues
- Consistently inspect department, for weeds, insects, diseases, damage, moisture problems, pruning needs, signage, quality control, etc…
- Performing any other tasks as directed by management
Required
- Able to lift up to 30 pounds, regularly
- Enjoy a fast pace of work, while being efficient
- Previous experience with plant management ( can be landscaping, greenhouse growing, farming, agricultural maintenance, etc...)
- Enjoy hard work and being outside in all weather conditions (hot sun, wind, rain, snow)
- Can easily work alone or with a team, and switch tasks as needed
- Able to work weekends and holidays
- Friendly greeting with customers
- Be ready to help direct customers and answer basic questions; direct them to other employees as needed
Dress appropriately for the weather as this is an outdoor working position. Clean good condition t-shirt or polo shirt with jeans, pants, shorts. Work boots/shoes. No cut-offs. Layers for working outdoors including work boots, hooded rain jacket, warmer clothing on colder days with a possibility of needing a change of clothing on wet days. Sun protection including hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc...
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Application Question(s):
- This job requires weekend availability. Are you available on Saturdays and Sundays?
- We are looking to fill part-time and full-time positions. Both are scheduled 9am to 5:30pm but differ in number of days with our options being 4 or 5 days. Are you available for this schedule?
Ability to Commute:
- Hood River, OR 97031 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17