Seasonal Tree Sales & Grounds Associate

Wheaton Park District; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheaton Park District is seeking a part-time helper to assist with selling and maintaining seasonal trees and greens in Wheaton. You will deliver excellent customer service, manage inventory, and help move and set up displays while upholding safety standards.

The role requires being 18 or older, prior retail or maintenance experience, and strong communication. Hours range 20-32 per week with evenings and weekends, through the holiday season.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Experience in retail sales or maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of trees and other seasonal items.
• Interact with customers and assist with the sale and transport of trees and other seasonal items.
• Shovel snow, de-ice, and generally maintain walkways as needed.
• Collect trash and maintain grounds in and around sales area.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as deemed necessary.
• Interact with the public offering information, assistance, or control when necessary.
• Assist with the repair and installation of holiday lights.
• Assist with set‑up for tree sales.
• Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District and Cosley Zoo policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Communication

Job description

Wheaton Park District is seeking a part-time helper to assist with selling and maintaining seasonal trees and greens in Wheaton. You will deliver excellent customer service, manage inventory, and help move and set up displays while upholding safety standards.

The role requires being 18 or older, prior retail or maintenance experience, and strong communication. Hours range 20-32 per week with evenings and weekends, through the holiday season.