Horticulturist

bachmansinc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Wellness Challenges

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

bachmansinc in Minneapolis is seeking a Horticulturist for a seasonal role. The position involves answering customer questions, assisting in sales, and maintaining plant knowledge.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent customer relations, be able to lift 50 lbs, and work flexible retail hours. Benefits include employee discounts and wellness challenges. This position is vital during peak seasons like Mother’s Day.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer relations and communication skills required.
• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math.
• High energy level and ability to follow through on work direction.

Responsibilities

• Answer customers’ questions about plant care in the garden center.
• Maintain knowledge of trees, shrubs, and other plants.
• Assist customers on the sales floor and during transactions.

Skills

Customer relations and communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to work in heat and cold

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Horticulturist

Seasonal Position | Flexible work schedule / Retail store hours

JOB DUTIES:

• Answer customers’ questions regarding care of a wide variety of plants in our garden center and look up other plants as needed
• Maintain knowledge of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals
• Work directly on sales floor, registers, and throughout the store, assisting customers and accomplishing Bachman’s Customer Service Culture
• Process all store transactions according to established procedures including In‑store pickup, Curbside pickup, Delivery orders, returns for customers, and transfers to other stores
• Maintain store appearance with general cleaning, caring for plants, dusting, stocking, and displaying merchandise
• Answer telephone calls regarding all perishable horticulture questions
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates excellent customer relations and communication skills (required)
• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math skills
• High energy level; demonstrated ability to follow through on work direction
• Past register experience preferred
• Work is performed in areas with weather extremes of heat and cold, and wet conditions
• Must stand and walk on hard surfaces all shift, working at a fast pace
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with frequent bending

SCHEDULE:

• April through September
• Flexible work schedule / Retail store hours (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays)
• Expected to work a minimum of half the weekend days each month, preferably more in May
• Mother’s Day weekend has required work shifts

BENEFITS:

• Employee Discount
• Wellness Challenges
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

COMPENSATION: $17.50/hour

Bachman’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer