Retail Greenhouse Plant Associate -- Hardin Valley

Greenhouse Plant Associate – FT or PT

Elder's Gardens is seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to deliver the ultimate customer experience in our Greenhouse. Reporting to the Gardens Manager, the Houseplant Associate uses knowledge and passion for common and rare houseplants, tropical plants, and succulents to offer our customers the healthiest selection of greenery for home, office, or other interior spaces.

The Greenhouse Associate is a great opportunity for a full-time career or part-time pay and perks for your houseplant pursuits!

Some of our benefits:

• Competitive pay and bonuses for all associates
• Flexible scheduling
• Career development and training! Paid training -- leadership and skills you'll learn for your own home.
• Reasonable store hours -- most stores close by 8pm, 6pm on Sundays.
• Associate discounts

Apply now and learn why we love working at Elder's!

Position Information

Responsibilities include:

• Provide regular care for our Greenhouse Plants including: Monstera, Pothos, Philodendron, Orchids, Sansevieria, Succulents, Alocasia, African Violets, and more.
• Project a positive, enthusiastic approach to customers, assisting them in selecting plants and answering questions regarding general plant care.
• Assist with unpackaging live goods, promptly mark merchandise for sale, and display in visually pleasing ways as instructed.
• Perform general housekeeping and upkeep of greenhouse area.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a greenhouse, commercial nursery, or retail garden center.
• Available to work some weekends.
• Work in an exterior greenhouse throughout the year.
• Physical requirements: standing or walking throughout the shift, lifting up to 40lbs, bending, pushing/pulling, breaking down boxes, climbing ladder, etc.

Started in 1969, Elder’s Ace Hardware owns 30 stores in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville Metro, North Carolina, and North Georgia. Recognized for outstanding customer service, Elder’s offers its associates career advancement and training opportunities in addition to the benefits listed. Outgoing and customer-focused professionals should apply via Indeed. EOE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What did you see in our ad that prompted you to apply for this position?

Work Location: In person