What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEASONAL GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE position at Hansen's IGA Market?
Job Description
Our Greenhouse Associates, play a key role in providing excellent customer service and ensuring that our greenhouse operations run smoothly during the busy spring and summer months. The Greenhouse Associate will be responsible for tending to our plants and flowers inside the Greenhouse. Experience working with plants and Greenhouse knowledge is preferred; other duties include watering plants, unloading delivery trucks, helping customers with purchases, cleaning, stocking and any other assigned duties.
Whether you're interested in a full-time or part-time position, this is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while helping customers with all their gardening needs.
This is a seasonal position, with an expected work period from Mid-April to July.
We are open 7 days a week, 8am-8pm (Including holidays). We offer flexible scheduling and try to work around your primary jobs, activities and families. However, if you can’t work holidays and weekends, please do not apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist customers in selecting plants, flowers, seeds, and gardening supplies.
• Maintain and organize plant displays and ensure the greenhouse is well-stocked and clean.
• Water and care for plants, ensuring their health and quality.
• Provide knowledgeable advice on plant care, gardening tips, and seasonal products..
• Assist with unloading shipments and stocking new inventory.
• Support team members and contribute to a positive work environment.
Required Qualifications
- Passion for gardening and plants (experience is a plus but not required).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
- Ability to lift and carry plants and supplies (up to 30 lbs).
- Flexible availability, including weekends and some holidays.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions periodically
- Plant knowledge preferred, but not required (we will train you!)
- Must be available Nights & Weekends
- Must be 18 years of age