Garden Center Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Part Time Garden Center Specialist in Spokane, WA to help customers choose plants, diagnose plant health issues, and maintain a well-stocked garden center. Strong gardening knowledge and customer service are essential.

The role requires flexibility to work outdoors in various weather conditions, and bilingual Spanish skills are preferred. Training and mentoring coworkers will be part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master Gardener certification or equivalent garden center experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plants, gardening, landscaping, irrigation, soils, and fertilizers.
• Ability to diagnose common plant problems including pests, watering issues, and nutrient deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on plants, trees, shrubs, lawns, irrigation, fertilizers, soils, and pest control solutions.
• Assist customers with plant selection, plant care instructions, and troubleshooting plant health issues.
• Maintain the garden center including watering, pruning, rotating, and caring for plant material.
• Help unload plant deliveries and stock merchandise including soil, fertilizers, pottery, irrigation supplies, and garden tools.
• Keep the garden center clean, organized, labeled, and fully stocked.
• Monitor plant health and report damaged or distressed plants to management.
• Assist customers with loading heavy items such as soil, rock, fertilizer, and plants.
• Execute daily operational goals and priorities assigned by store management while maintaining attention to detail.
• Cooperate with others and work well as part of a retail team, including participating in daily meetings and sharing ideas for improvement.
• Maintain awareness of seasonal products, planting seasons, and current promotions.
• Handle special orders for plants and garden-related merchandise when needed.
• Provide the best possible experience for every customer by being helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly.
• Assist in training and mentoring other associates in basic garden and plant knowledge.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master Gardener certification

Job description

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Part Time South Hill, Spokane, WA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1007

Salary Range: $17.13 To $19.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The Garden Center Specialist is responsible for providing expert plant knowledge, helping customers select the right plants and products, diagnosing plant and lawn issues, and maintaining a healthy, organized, and well-stocked garden center. This position is ideal for someone with strong garden center experience, landscaping knowledge, or Master Gardener training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on plants, trees, shrubs, lawns, irrigation, fertilizers, soils, and pest control solutions.
• Assist customers with plant selection, plant care instructions, and troubleshooting plant health issues.
• Maintain the garden center including watering, pruning, rotating, and caring for plant material.
• Help unload plant deliveries and stock merchandise including soil, fertilizers, pottery, irrigation supplies, and garden tools.
• Keep the garden center clean, organized, labeled, and fully stocked.
• Monitor plant health and report damaged or distressed plants to management.
• Assist customers with loading heavy items such as soil, rock, fertilizer, and plants.
• Execute daily operational goals and priorities assigned by store management while maintaining attention to detail.
• Cooperate with others and work well as part of a retail team, including participating in daily meetings and sharing ideas for improvement.
• Maintain awareness of seasonal products, planting seasons, and current promotions.
• Handle special orders for plants and garden-related merchandise when needed.
• Provide the best possible experience for every customer by being helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly.
• Assist in training and mentoring other associates in basic garden and plant knowledge.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of plants, gardening, landscaping, irrigation, soils, and fertilizers.
• Master Gardener certification or equivalent garden center / nursery experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to diagnose common plant problems including pests, watering issues, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Availability must be flexible including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bilingual (Spanish) verbal communication skills strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach, and bend to perform job duties
• Ability to lift and move merchandise such as plants, soil, and pottery up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, and varying weather conditions