Seasonal Tree Lot Worker

Roger’s Gardens; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Job summary

Roger’s Gardens in Corona is seeking seasonal tree lot staff to prepare, load, and care for cut Christmas trees while delivering friendly customer service outdoors. You will unload deliveries, trim with a chainsaw, stand trees, and help customers load trees into their cars.

The position runs from mid-November to late December with shifts such as 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m., and pays $18.00 per hour plus gratuities.

Qualifications

• Follow written and verbal instructions and use tools safely.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, bending, and standing during shifts.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Communicate clearly and work well with others as a team.
• Maintain a friendly, helpful demeanor with customers.

Responsibilities

• Unload trees from delivery trucks and move to the lot.
• Trim trunks and branches with a chainsaw following safety procedures.
• Place trees in stands and secure upright for display.
• Load trees onto customer vehicles with care.
• Water and maintain trees to keep them fresh.
• Keep the lot clean and organized; remove debris.

Skills

Lifting

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Chainsaw

Protective equipment

Job description

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.