Seasonal Tree Lot Worker

Roger's Gardens; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Job summary

Roger's Gardens in Corona, California, is seeking a Seasonal Tree Lot Worker to help load, display, and sell Christmas trees while delivering friendly customer service.

This outdoor role requires physical stamina, ability to work in varying weather, and teamwork as you unload deliveries, trim stands, secure trees, and assist customers this holiday season. Shifts run during mid-November through late December, with varied start times, and compensation includes potential gratuities.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and use tools safely.
• Ability to perform frequent lifting, carrying, bending, and standing throughout a shift.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others as part of a team.
• Friendly, helpful manner when interacting with customers and the public.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to stay active during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, care for, and load cut Christmas trees while providing friendly customer service.
• Unload cut Christmas trees from delivery trucks and move them into the tree lot.
• Trim tree trunks and branches using a chainsaw following safety procedures.
• Place trees in stands and secure for display or purchase.
• Load and secure trees onto customer cars, protecting trees and vehicles.
• Water and maintain trees to keep them fresh.
• Keep the tree lot clean and organized by removing branches and debris.
• Collaborate with coworkers to handle trees safely and complete tasks assigned by Managers or Team Leader.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work

Clear communication

Job description

JOB TITLE: Seasonal Tree Lot Worker

REPORTS TO: General Manager & Operations Manager

JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Primarily responsible for preparing, caring for, and loading cut Christmas trees while providing friendly customer service in a labor-intensive outdoor position.

- Unload cut Christmas trees from delivery trucks and move them safely into the tree lot.

- Trim tree trunks and branches with a chainsaw, following safe operating procedures and using required protective equipment.

- Place trees in stands and ensure they are secure and upright for display or customer purchase.

- Load and secure trees onto customer cars carefully, protecting both the trees and vehicles.

- Water and maintain trees to keep them fresh and ready for sale.

- Keep the tree lot clean and organized by removing branches, trimmings, and other debris.

- Work closely with coworkers to handle trees safely, assist customers, and complete tasks assigned by the Managers or Team Leader.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and use tools safely.

- Ability to perform frequent lifting, carrying, bending, and standing throughout a shift, using team assistance when needed.

- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

- Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others as part of a team.

- Friendly, helpful manner when interacting with customers and the public.

- Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to stay active during busy periods.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Seasonal position with varying shifts, including 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 8:30 p.m. The season is from mid-November to late December.

PAY RATE: $18.00 per hour, plus the potential for gratuities.