Garden Center Associate Job Holmen Wisconsin USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Classification: Part-time, Seasonal

Company: River City Lawnscape, Inc.

Location: W8123 Old CTH NA, Holmen, WI

Reports To: Garden Center Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

River City Lawnscape Inc., established in 1983, is an award winning landscape design/build and full service landscape management company in La Crosse, WI and Rochester, MN. The range of services we offer includes landscaping, irrigation, mowing, lawn fertilization, landscape maintenance, outdoor and holiday lighting, snow removal and retail sales. River City Lawnscape Inc. is dedicated to providing quality, year-round service for those who desire the best for their property and is committed to building trust with our customers and in the community.

Our passion is to provide opportunities while leading the way.

POSITION SUMMARY

Garden Center Associates are an integral part of our Garden Center. The associates are responsible for assisting customers, caring for plants as well as Garden Center upkeep. The technicians get plant orders ready for our installation crews on a daily basis. We are looking for people who enjoy working with people, plants, and the great outdoors. This can be a very physical, hands-on position and requires weekday and some weekend hours.

This is a part time, hourly position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

Greet customers and provide assistance

Pull plants that are sold for jobs and move inventory

Water and maintain plants

Load and unload plant trucks and customer purchases

Garden Center grounds upkeep and maintenance

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS

Some retail and/or horticulture experience preferred

Bobcat operation experience or willingness to learn is a plus

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must maintain regular and reliable attendance, some holidays and weekend availability required

Exposed to exterior elements (i.e. pollen, chemicals, cold and heat, etc.)

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Requires extended periods of activity (walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Wage starting at $13.50, based on experience

Opportunity for wage increase after 60 days

Recognition programs

Various incentive programs

Simple IRA after 1 year, based on eligibility requirements

EXPECTATIONS (Our Core Values)

Be passionate

Exceed expectations

Find a way

Be unselfish

River City Lawnscape, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

Updated Nov 2024

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