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SalaryWe're looking for a SEASONAL crew of Farm Hands (FT, OCCASIONAL WEEKENDS REQUIRED) to assist in growing and caring for living plants in our flower greenhouse. If you love to watch things grow, enjoy hauling around heavy stuff and are a kind, enthusiastic, and dependable individual than this job is for you. Previous greenhouse experience is a bonus, and a cheerful disposition is needed. This job includes varied tasks and is physically heavy work.
Did we mention you'll receive a 40% discount on plants?
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- General plant care including watering.
- Identifying insects & disease.
- Stocking plants in retail store & assisting customers if needed.
- Loading & unloading racks.
- Cleaning, sanitizing, & organizing equipment & materials.
Qualifications:
- This position is physically demanding and requires the applicant to be able to lift to 50 pounds on a regular basis, as well as function in physical positions such as lifting over head repeatedly, stooping, bending, turning, twisting, walking, reaching and squatting.
- Ability to work in environmental conditions of cold, hot, wet and humid.
- We expect you to enjoy working both on a team and individually.
- Must be flexible and able to take direction well.
- Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation as we live in a rural area without public transportation.
- We value the ability to focus on quality and pay attention to detail while working with speed.
Application Question(s):
- Why do you want to work at Windmill Gardens Riverside Farm?
- When could you start work? Are there any dates you are not able to work?
- Are you able to comfortably lift at least 50 pounds, bend, kneel, squat, stand, snip and perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time?
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From $16.28 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
