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Garden Center Sales Associate

Knapp Valley Gardens
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Knapp Valley Gardens is seeking enthusiastic, personable, and hardworking individuals to join our Garden Center team for the upcoming season!

Position Overview

This is a seasonal position (April–October) in a customer-focused garden center environment. Team members play a key role in assisting customers and maintaining the quality and appearance of our plant material and retail space.

Responsibilities

  • Assist customers with plant selection and general inquiries
  • Operate the cash register and process transactions
  • Take phone orders and provide helpful, accurate information
  • Perform general plant care including watering, weeding, deadheading, and pruning
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and attractive store and outdoor sales area
  • Stock inventory and assist with product merchandising
  • Help create and maintain seasonal displays

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of plant identification (perennials, shrubs, and trees) and plant care
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Reliable transportation
  • Basic computer and phone skills
  • Availability to work Saturdays (closed Sundays)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have basic plant identification and plant care knowledge?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23

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