Plant Care Associate

Hudginsoutdoorsolutions; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery is looking for a person to help with plant care and nursery maintenance. Responsibilities include watering and pruning plants, organizing displays, and assisting customers. Ideal applicants have some knowledge of horticulture and enjoy working outdoors in a team-oriented environment. This role requires physical stamina and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with plants or in a nursery setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of horticulture and gardening practices.
• Physical stamina for outdoor work in various weather.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, customer-oriented attitude.
• Physical stamina to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Water, prune, and maintain plants for health.
• Organize plant displays and assist with restocking.
• Help keep the nursery clean and organized.
• Assist with transplanting plants as needed.
• Support customers with plant loading.

Skills

Communication skills

Horticulture knowledge

Ability to lift heavy materials

Teamwork

Outdoor physical stamina

Communication skills

Outdoor stamina

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Position Includes:

• Plant Care: Water, prune, and maintain plants to ensure they thrive and remain healthy.
• Inventory Management: Help organize plant displays, and assist with plant restocking.
• Nursery Maintenance: Assist with the general upkeep of the nursery, including cleaning, organizing tools, and maintaining outdoor spaces.
• Propagation & Transplanting: Help transplant plants as needed.
• Sales Support: Assist customers in loading plants into vehicles.

Requirements

• Experience working with plants or in a nursery setting (preferred but not required).
• Basic knowledge of horticulture, plant care, and gardening practices.
• Ability to lift heavy pots and materials, as needed.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, customer-oriented attitude.
• Physical stamina to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.