Tree & Shrub Specialist — Customer-First Garden Center

Gray's Garden Center; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local garden center in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Tree and Shrub Specialist to assist customers, maintain plant displays, and provide gardening advice. The ideal candidate will have strong people skills, a customer-focused attitude, and ideally some retail experience. Responsibilities include greeting clients, creating displays, plant care, and ensuring a clean work environment. Applicants should have knowledge of trees and shrubs and be prepared for some physical tasks. This is a full-time position with weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused mindset is essential.
• Retail experience is a plus but not required.
• Must have a reliable vehicle for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome clients with a customer service-first attitude.
• Familiarize with all of the company’s policies and events.
• Assist customers in selecting local trees and shrubs.
• Create seasonal displays for trees and shrubs.
• Water and maintain plants.
• Keep work environment clean and organized.
• Unload, stock, and price plants.
• Coordinate daily tasks with the greenhouse manager.

Skills

People skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Listening skills

Computer skills

Professional phone skills

Positive attitude

Job description

A local garden center in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Tree and Shrub Specialist to assist customers, maintain plant displays, and provide gardening advice. The ideal candidate will have strong people skills, a customer-focused attitude, and ideally some retail experience. Responsibilities include greeting clients, creating displays, plant care, and ensuring a clean work environment. Applicants should have knowledge of trees and shrubs and be prepared for some physical tasks. This is a full-time position with weekend availability.