Nursery Worker

Every nursery worker is a salesperson. You must be able to interact with the public daily, as you will be greeting customers and helping them in finding and selecting the nursery products that meet their needs. Communicate clearly and enthusiastically with customers, provide excellent customer service, and work efficiently and agreeably with your coworkers as you complete various tasks (as directed to you by your designated supervisor or Greg or Karen Chadwick).

• Weekend scheduling is necessary from the end of April through June, in addition to all Saturdays from July through September. Mother’s Day and Memorial Day weeks are our busiest.
• We expect to work outside as needed even in extreme weather and be on your feet for extended periods of time.

• Supply excellent, trustworthy customer service to our customers.
• Listen to customers' requests, ask relevant questions, make the right product suggestions, and help with their selections.
• Show customers where products are located and help with checkout.
• Lift, carry, and transport up to thirty pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally up to fifty pounds with assistance.
• Total purchases, receive and record payments, make correct change. Honesty is necessary.
• Transport bought products to customer's vehicle.
• Load and unload nursery stock and other products from trucks and trailers.
• Receive and unpack shipments from suppliers in an organized manner.
• Set up displays that are visually appealing and labeled with proper signage.
• Check/count inventory and order products as directed and authorized by supervisor.
• Use wheelbarrow, rake, and shovel (such as dig holes and grade surfaces).
• Plant, water, fertilize, transplant, support and care for nursery stock and grounds.
• Maintain and clean tools and equipment, as well as keep a tidy workspace.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Hardworking, detail-orientated, resourceful, and takes initiative.
• Willing to learn. Existing knowledge of horticultural practices/plants is a plus.
• Able to bend, lift, carry, and transport heavy items.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills with the ability to accurately calculate sales.
• Works well independently, as well as with a team.
• Enthusiastic, and works effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Stop by Job Service Helena, 715 Front St. to fill out application and Return to Chadwick Nursery. Contact Karen Chadwick@