Greenhouse Assistant
Company | AHRC Nassau |
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Location | Jericho, NY, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions, perform assigned related tasks with minimal supervision
- Basic knowledge of plant care and gardening tools is a plus
- Ability to complete basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
- Availability to work weekends, holidays, or evenings as required
Responsibilities
- Assist with the care and maintenance of trees, plants, flowers, and vegetables in the greenhouse and outside gardens, including watering, pruning, and repotting
- Monitor plant health and notify the greenhouse manager of any pest or disease issues
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the greenhouse area and surrounding gardens
- Assist with restocking and inventory management, ensuring products are properly stocked, labeled, and priced
- Assist with the upkeep of outdoor plant displays, raised boxes and beds, vegetable gardens, and other related areas
- Greet customers and provide friendly service regarding greenhouse and gift shop products, including plants, flowers, garden supplies, home décor, garden accessories, and unique gifts
- Process customer transactions using the point-of-sale (POS) system
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the greenhouse and gift shop areas by cleaning, dusting, sweeping, and taking out garbage, as needed
- Attend off-site events to assist with set up, customer service, sales, and cleanup, as needed
- Support the planning and execution of special events, workshops, or promotions related to gardening and plant care
- Maintain a positive, customer-friendly attitude at all times
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor and/or administration
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred