Job Title: Garden Center Sales & Yard Associate
About Us
We are a locally owned garden center serving homeowners and landscapers throughout Cache Valley. Our team is passionate about plants, customer service, and creating beautiful outdoor spaces suited specifically for Northern Utahβs climate.
Position Overview
We are seeking a hardworking, customer-focused Sales Associate to join our team. This position combines sales, plant care, physical labor, and hands-on outdoor work. The ideal candidate enjoys working outside, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and finds satisfaction in a productive, physically active day.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service & Sales
- Educate customers on proper planting techniques and care guidelines
- Provide accurate plant recommendations for Cache Valleyβs climate
- Operate POS software and handle customer transactions
- Create and maintain attractive plant displays
Physical & Outdoor Work
- Regularly lift, load, and move large/heavy plants and materials
- Unload tree trucks and incoming plant shipments
- Work outdoors in hot and cold conditions (within reason)
- Restock inventory and water plants as needed
Operations & Equipment
- Operate machinery (training provided), including:
- Skid steer
- Articulated loader
- Chainsaw
- Blower
- Assist with deliveries and landscape installs throughout Cache Valley
Property & Plant Maintenance
- Yard and plant maintenance (pruning, deadheading, weeding, upkeep)
- Assist with irrigation repair and installation
- Support landscape installation, grading, and other property projects
Schedule Requirements
- Part-time through April
- Full-time MayβAugust
- Part-time after September
- Required availability:
- All Saturdays in May and June
- Regular Saturday shifts outside peak season
- No time off permitted in May
- Some holidays during peak season
Preferred Experience
- Plant knowledge or horticulture training
- Customer service experience
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Strong sense of ownership and pride in work
- Self-driven with a strong work ethic
- Sense of urgency and ability to stay productive
- Perceptive and proactive in identifying and solving problems
- Enjoys working outdoors and being physically active
- Finds satisfaction in completing a hard dayβs work
This is a hands-on, fast-paced position ideal for someone who wants to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and takes pride in helping customers create beautiful outdoor spaces in Cache Valley.
