Wasco Nursery & Garden Center

Greenhouse Plant & Customer Care Technician

Part-time

Overview:
While the title “Greenhouse Plant & Customer Care Technician” (GPCCT) may sound a bit technical, the primary responsibility of the GPCCT is simply to ensure that our greenhouse plants and greenhouse customers are happy and healthy. Extensive plant knowledge is not required but a love of people and plants is a must! We are seeking positive and friendly applicants with a helpful attitude toward customers, including the ability to speak clearly and convey information accurately.  
 

Responsibilities:

• Stocking & Maintaining Annuals, Perennials, Herbs & Vegetables
• Watering, deadheading (cleaning plants)
• Facing tables
• Retail sales and customer service.
• Helping customers locate flowers, vegetables, etc.
• Carrying customer purchases or helping them to the sales office.
• Maintaining a safe, healthy & welcoming greenhouse facility
• Winding up hoses
• Sweeping floors
• Signage & tagging of annuals and perennials
• Creating / maintaining greenhouse displays
• Potting / filling hanging baskets, planters, fresh crops, etc. 

Job Requirements:
Ability to work from a standing position for hours at a time. Job applicants must be capable of bending and twisting and the ability to lift up to 20lbs without assistance (heavier would be a “team lift” or handled by one of our experienced sales yard laborers).

It is important to keep in mind that this position requires the individual to be a “switch hitter”. The nursery business is a seasonal business and as such there may be times when we need the individual to pick-up product or make a delivery. The ideal candidate would be not only capable, but also willing to fill the voids when necessary.

Benefits:

•  Hourly Pay + Overtime: commensurate with experience ($9.25-$14.00 / Hour)
• Fun & exciting workplace environment
• Employee discount on plants & hard-lines
• Flexible schedule

 Expected Work Schedule:

•  Mid-April thru June 30th
• 20-40 hours per week (overtime available but not required)
• Weekday or weekend work available

Covid-19 Information:

• The health and safety of our team members is our utmost priority. 
• Personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, etc.) and surface disinfectants are supplied by Wasco Nursery at no charge to employees. 
• Masks are required when working in the greenhouse or anytime when you are not able to social-distance from other employees or customers. 
• Employees may be asked to disinfect and / or clean commonly used surfaces such as doors, shopping carts, tools, etc. 
• Visit wasconursery.com/covid-19-guidelines for our shopping guidelines for customers as it relates to the ongoing pandemic.
                                                                    

Retail Sales & Customer Service Associate

Part-time

Overview: 

While the title “Retail Sales &  Customer Service Associate” (RSCSA) may sound a bit technical, the primary responsibility of the RSCSA is simply to ensure that our customers are having a positive interaction with our company, whether they are interacting with us over the phone, online or in person. Extensive plant knowledge is not required but a love of people and plants is a must! We are seeking positive and friendly applicants with a helpful attitude toward customers, including the ability to speak clearly and convey information accurately. 

Responsibilities: 

• Cashier / Clerk – ringing up customer transactions in an efficient and friendly manner.

• Answering phones and routing customer calls to the appropriate person / department

• Retail store upkeep – stocking / cleaning shelves, etc. 

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Job Requirements:

• Friendly person with the ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Proficient at basic computer tasks – typing, internet browsing, etc. 

• Microsoft Office Skills not required but are a plus. 

• Ability to work from a standing position for hours at a time. 

• It is important to keep in mind that this position requires the individual to be a “switch hitter”. The garden center business is a seasonal business and as such there may be times when we need the individual to pick-up product or make a delivery. The ideal candidate would be not only capable, but also willing to fill the voids when necessary. 

Benefits: 

• Hourly Pay + Overtime: commensurate with experience ($9.25-$14.00 / Hour) 

• Fun & exciting workplace environment 

• Employee discount on plants & hard-lines 

• Flexible schedule 

Expected Work Schedule: 

• Mid-March thru Mid-December (or May-August to accommodate college schedules)

• 20-40 hours per week (overtime available but not required) 

• 3-6 days / week – some weekend work is required 

 Covid-19 Information:

• The health and safety of our team members is our utmost priority. 
• Personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, etc.) and surface disinfectants are supplied by Wasco Nursery at no charge to employees. 
• Masks are required when working in the greenhouse or anytime when you are not able to social-distance from other employees or customers. 
• Employees may be asked to disinfect and / or clean commonly used surfaces such as doors, shopping carts, tools, etc. 
• Visit wasconursery.com/covid-19-guidelines for our shopping guidelines for customers as it relates to the ongoing pandemic.