Garden Center Associate

Gertens-Family-of-Businesses; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

401k plan

Internship program

Job summary

Gertens Family of Businesses in Forest Lake, MN is seeking a dedicated seasonal team member for Spikes and Houles. This part-time role requires 20 hours per week with evenings and weekends.

Seasonal ASAP through Nov/Dec, weather permitting, offering hands-on plant care and friendly customer service. You will help care for plants, merchandise the garden center, assist customers with plant selections, and handle cashier duties.

Qualifications

• Plant enthusiast with a love for gardening.
• Energetic and positive, ready for a busy season.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in MN weather conditions.
• Flexible weekdays and weekends availability.

Responsibilities

• Plant care and maintenance: watering, deadheading, and thriving greenhouse plants.
• Merchandising: keep garden center displays fresh and appealing.
• Customer care: assist customers and share gardening tips.
• Cashiering: operate the register with friendly service.

Skills

Plant care

Customer care

Merchandising

Cashiering

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Are you ready to blossom in a fun, fast-paced environment? Join our team at Spikes and Houles in Forest Lake! We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated individual who loves plants, enjoys working with people, and is ready to help bring the beauty of the season to life. Candidates must be 16+.

Location: Forest Lake, MN

Seasonal: ASAP through Nov/Dec, weather depending

Schedule: 20 hours/week expected. Evenings, and weekend availability required.

What You'll Do:

• Plant Care & Maintenance: Tend to our beautiful plants by watering, deadheading, and ensuring they thrive in our greenhouse.


• Merchandising: Keep our Garden Center shed fresh and appealing by expertly organizing and displaying our plants, products, and seasonal treasures.


• Customer Care: Share your love for gardening by helping customers pick the perfect plants and offering tips to help their gardens grow.


• Cashiering: Provide excellent service at the register and help customers with their purchases with a smile!

Who You Are:

• A plant enthusiast with a passion for gardening (or eager to learn!)


• Energetic and ready to embrace the busy season with a positive attitude


• Physically able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs


• Comfortable working in MN weather conditions


• Flexible availability to work weekdays and weekends as needed

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Enjoy the beauty of springtime surrounded by plants, flowers, and the satisfaction of helping customers grow their gardens.


• Work in a friendly, supportive environment that thrives on teamwork and passion for all things green!


• Be part of a community that values creativity and growth, just like the plants you’ll care for.

Benefits May Include:

• Flexible schedules, including day, evening, and weekend shifts


• Tuition assistance for eligible employees


• Health and Welfare insurances


• 401k savings plan with company match


• Internship program for hands-on learning

*E-Verify:*

Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer