The Garden Team Member is responsible for assisting the Garden Department Coordinator in the development and implementation of a state-of-the-art Garden Department that reflects the mission of the Co-op by providing high quality products and services at the best possible price.

Wage Range: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Full Time, Friday - Tuesday, variable hours

Primary Job Duties:

Faces racks and rotates plants

Waters plants on a daily basis

Daily restocking of floral, house plants, hard goods, and seasonal products

Ensures the Garden Department is swept and clean

Keeps plants looking healthy including deadheading and pruning

Pulls and disposes of plants that are no longer viable

Assists with outdoor and indoor displays including restocking and cleaning

Assists with periodic inventory

Assists with periodic ordering

Assists with organization and rotation in storage of products

Receives products in accordance with policy as assigned by supervisor

Assists customers in deepening their knowledge of plants and garden-related products

Provides product information to cashiers and other employees as needed

Communicates concerns and ideas to coordinator

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of gardening, plants, houseplants, and garden-related products preferred

Knowledge of organics preferred

Knowledge of basic pests and diseases preferred

Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times

Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines

Ability to stay tidy and organized

Ability to stay motivated while working independently

Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential

Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance

Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends

Ability to maintain current food handler card

Must be at least 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent

Essential Physical Requirements

Prolonged standing and walking

Frequent and prolonged reaching, bending, twisting, rotating, lifting, pushing, and pulling

Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands

Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive
motion, and lifting 10-50lbs regularly

Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

Exposure to extreme temperatures

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (within reason) including rain, wind, freezing temperatures, extreme heat and be dressed appropriately for each

Clear spoken English and ability to perceive spoken voice clearly

Benefits—Depending on Hours Worked

25% Employee Discount

50% Lunch Discount

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.