SummerWinds Nursery is looking to hire a part-time Nursery Associate at our retail store in Glendale, Arizona. Do you work well as part of a team and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to work with a fun group of people? Would you like a job that offers flexible scheduling? If so, please read on!
This part-time position earns a competitive wage starting at $16.50/ hour. We provide excellent benefits, including a 401(k) with a company match, group accident/critical illness plans, career development opportunities, $100 monthly Associate Incentives and product discounts. If this sounds like the right customer service opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT SUMMERWINDS NURSERY
We are a local retailer of garden and nursery products, serving the community for over 50 years. Our garden centers are operated in the greater Phoenix area of Arizona and in the Bay area of California. With a focus on service, we have been ranked as one of the largest independent retail nursery companies in the nation. Offering a broad selection of premium gardening products as well as a friendly and knowledgeable staff, we appeal to both serious and casual gardeners.
The exceptional service we provide would not be possible without our valued employees. We are committed to a team approach. In addition to competitive compensation, we provide flexible scheduling and a fun work environment!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSERY ASSOCIATE
As a Nursery Associate, you provide an exceptional shopping experience for each of our customers. Your enthusiasm for gardening helps us to create an inviting atmosphere that makes shopping fun. You provide outstanding customer service to all who come in as you direct them to what they need to make their gardens a success. You also take care of general retail tasks, such as stocking material, watering plants, answering phones, and keeping the area clean. Ensuring that everyone feels at home when in our center, you actively reach out to customers. You answer questions and offer to carry out their purchases. You feel great about the part you play in helping improve the gardens of those in your community!
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS FOR A NURSERY ASSOCIATE
- Ability to lift 20+ pounds
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time
Plant knowledge or gardening experience would be a plus. Are you able to work independently as well as with a team? Can you foster an environment that creates learning, growth, and fun? Are you a self-starter? Is being dependable, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? If yes, you might just be perfect for this customer service position!
WORK SCHEDULE
This part-time position offers a flexible schedule with no late evenings. At least one weekend shift is required.
Skills Required
- Ability to lift 20+ pounds
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time
- Ability to work at least one weekend shift
- Plant knowledge or gardening experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
SummerWinds Nursery, also known as SummerWinds Garden Centers, is an independent retail nursery chain headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with locations in the greater Phoenix area of Arizona and the Bay Area of California. It offers curated selections of quality plants and garden products, plus environmentally friendly amendments, garden décor, and outdoor-living merchandise, supported by knowledgeable associates and an exceptional plant guarantee.
