Garden Center Associate Job at River City Lawnscape Inc., Holmen, WI

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  • River City Lawnscape Inc.
  • Holmen, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $13.50 DOE

Classification: Part-time, Seasonal

Company: River City Lawnscape, Inc.

Location: W8123 Old CTH NA, Holmen, WI

Reports To: Garden Center Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

River City Lawnscape Inc., established in 1983, is an award winning landscape design/build and full service landscape management company in La Crosse, WI and Rochester, MN. The range of services we offer includes landscaping, irrigation, mowing, lawn fertilization, landscape maintenance, outdoor and holiday lighting, snow removal and retail sales. River City Lawnscape Inc. is dedicated to providing quality, year-round service for those who desire the best for their property and is committed to building trust with our customers and in the community. Our passion is to provide opportunities while leading the way.

POSITION SUMMARY

Garden Center Associates are an integral part of our Garden Center. The associates are responsible for assisting customers, caring for plants as well as Garden Center upkeep. The technicians get plant orders ready for our installation crews on a daily basis. We are looking for people who enjoy working with people, plants, and the great outdoors. This can be a very physical, hands-on position and requires weekday and some weekend hours. This is a part time, hourly position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

  • Greet customers and provide assistance
  • Pull plants that are sold for jobs and move inventory
  • Water and maintain plants
  • Load and unload plant trucks and customer purchases
  • Garden Center grounds upkeep and maintenance
  • Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS

  • Some retail and/or horticulture experience preferred
  • Bobcat operation experience or willingness to learn is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Must maintain regular and reliable attendance, some holidays and weekend availability required
  • Exposed to exterior elements (i.e. pollen, chemicals, cold and heat, etc.)
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Requires extended periods of activity (walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Wage starting at $13.50, based on experience
  • Opportunity for wage increase after 60 days
  • Recognition programs
  • Various incentive programs
  • Simple IRA after 1 year, based on eligibility requirements

EXPECTATIONS (Our Core Values)

  • Be passionate
  • Exceed expectations
  • Find a way
  • Be unselfish

River City Lawnscape, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Updated Nov 2024

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Seasonal work, Local area, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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