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Nursery Associate

Lawn Doctor
Kingston, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026
The Nursery Associate plays an important role in providing exceptional, customer-friendly service and maintaining the high standards Augustine Nursery is known for. This position involves assisting customers with their needs, keeping displays well-stocked and organized, and ensuring the nursery remains clean and welcoming.

Job Description

  • Deliver excellent customer service by offering friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Greet customers warmly and thank them for choosing Augustine Nursery.
  • Maintain a clean, organized nursery yard at all times.
  • Prioritize assisting customers whenever help is needed.
  • Keep sales displays fully stocked, neat, and properly labeled with signage.
  • Perform general yard tasks such as trimming, weeding, moving plants, and watering as needed.
  • Develop and apply plant knowledge to better assist customers.
  • Operate the cash register and credit card machine accurately.
  • Answer plant care questions in person and over the phone; assist customers with plant selection.
  • Load carts and/or vehicles with purchases for customers.
  • Contribute positively to a cohesive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

  • Ability to complete credit slips and handle basic math.
  • Good dexterity and physical coordination.
  • Basic plant knowledge (willingness to learn more).
  • Strong communication skills with customers, co-workers, and managers.
  • Ability to use tools and materials to maintain a clean and organized yard.
  • Physically able to squat, climb, bend, and lift.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Able to stand and remain active for most of the shift.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Ability to lift minimum 50lbs
  • Bi-Lingual a Plus
  • Pay is based on Experience

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

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Since each of our franchises is locally owned, you’ll get to work for and with people in your area and become part of a close-knit Lawn Doctor family. If you enjoy working outdoors, being largely self-directed with little supervision, and would like a chance to help make the world a greener place, we would love to talk to you.

We appreciate your interest and hope to have you on board a local franchise team as soon as possible.

  • All Lawn Doctor locations are independently owned and operated. All positions identified here are positions offered by individual Lawn Doctor franchisees.

Salary : $16 - $20

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