What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Associate position at McKissick Farms?
About us
McKissick Farms is a small business in Groton, NY. We are owned and operated by Cayuga Landscape. Our goal is to provide high quality, locally grown nursery stock and apples. As well as, provide excellent customer service. We are an 80 acre farm that includes a garden center, nursery, apple orchard, pond and more!
Our work environment includes:
- Relaxed atmosphere
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
- Off-site work
We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable person to join our team. Candidates will work to maintain the grounds of the garden center/nursery through a wide variety of tasks including caring for and moving nursery stock, potting nursery stock, watering plants, plant maintenance, apple orchard maintenance and apple picking, unloading deliveries, running our POS system and providing excellent customer service to our customers. We work in all different types of weather and environments.
We are seeking someone with a great work ethic, superb customer service skills and a willingness to learn. Must be able to work independently in a fast paced environment on your feet for extended periods of time. Experience with equipment is a plus. Horticultural knowledge or experience in gardening is highly preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outside in inclement weather. *Requires weekend availability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Groton, NY 13073: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Horticulture: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18