Greenhouse Customer Service Associates- this position is filled
*production & customer service combination
|
Claussen’s is looking for full-time seasonal greenhouse customer service associates. Join our team for our Spring & Summer Season (April - August). We are looking for candidates that have energetic, strong workmanship skills and a positive attitude with interest in seasonal crops & houseplants to join us inside the greenhouses and assisting customers.
Daily tasks will change based on the time of year and current crops. This position will start out assisting in plant production, transplanting/cutting back and will change (starting in May) to more customer service based with retail restocking & assisting customers in their plant selections of Annuals, Vegetables, House plants and perennials. Employees must be comfortable working with customers to select plants based on their location, light, and care needs. Our staff plants an important role in the success of our company |
|
Job duties include:
- Greenhouse Associates are expected to grow within their position to acquire and retain knowledge of plant material, their case, use within the landscape.
- This position involves all aspects of plant maintenance and production including but not limited to:
- Transplanting, pruning/cutting back, relocating, organizing, and watering crops.
- Customer Service, assist customers choose and select plants based on their location & care needs.
- Assisting customers’ load carts & cars.
- Assist in restocking our “retail” greenhouses from our “growing” greenhouses.
- Accept responsibility for all work performed and take appropriate corrective action as needed.
*Daily tasks will change based on the time or year and current crops. This position will start out assisting in plant production, transplanting/cutting back and will change (starting in May) to more customer service based with retail restocking & assisting customers in their plant selections of Annuals, Vegetables, House plants and perennials. Employees must be comfortable working with customers to select plants based on their location, light, and care needs.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 1+ year of previous greenhouse/horticulture work experience.
- Basic care, maintenance and plant identification of Annuals, Houseplants, Perennials and Vegetables.
- Must be dependable, responsible and punctual.
- Must have strong team skills, communication skills and attention to details.
- Execute daily duties with accuracy, efficiency and safety.
- Demonstrate teamwork and professional image.
- Recognize the importance of team effort and partner with others in your department.
- This is a fast-paced, very physically job that requires
- The ability to stand and work on your feet all day
- Ability to lift up to 35+ lbs.
- Adaptability to extreme fluctuating temperatures (both indoors and outdoors)
Daily work schedule alternating schedule between 8:00am – 5:00pm or 9:00am – 6:00pm. All candidates MUST be available to work at least one weekend day, no exceptions!
Position: Full-Time Seasonal (5+ days a week) position runs to July or August, based on current needs.
- Weekend availability is required!
- Overtime available
Start Date: Mid - End of March
Pay Rate: Hourly wages will vary based on previous work experience and education
Benefits:
- Employee discount- 20% off plants, pottery & hard goods.
