Employment

We are now taking applications for the Spring 2024 season. We are currently looking for a knowledgeable salesperson and 3 seasonal general staff.

Garden Center Salesperson Full-time Position

This position is for a seasonal, full-time Garden Center Salesperson with possible year-round employment.

Required skills & experience:

  •       2+ years garden center, greenhouse or nursery sales experience.

  •        Excellent communication skills in assisting customers with plant questions and selection and landscaping solutions.

  •        Robust knowledge base of the perennials, annuals, trees, and shrubs used in the northern NM landscape including their appropriate applications.

  •        Basic knowledge of pest and soil fertility issues common to the area. 

  •        Be able to repeatedly lift and carry 50lbs+, assist in unloading delivery trucks (sometimes several a day), and aid customers with large and heavy purchases.

  •        Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license. This position requires deliveries for garden customers in a company vehicle and forklift operation.

Preferred but not required skills & experience:

  •        Cashiering

  •        Garden center retail operations including receiving, ordering, and/or inventory management.

  •         Indoor/houseplant knowledge. Including care, trending varieties, terrariums, and pest solutions. 

  •         Florist or floral related experience or an interest in learning floral and cut flower operations.

  •         Any plant/horticultural related expertise that can be applied directly to retail plant sales will be considered in the applicant’s favor.

Salary: $18.00+ depending on demonstrated experience

We offer:

  •        Yearly and merit-based raises.

  •        Substantial employee discount.

  •        Opportunities for paid training and CEUs to maintain any current certifications and/or paid training in relevant green industry interests.

  •        Flexible schedule during non-peak seasons.

Year-round employment will be considered for candidates who demonstrate aptitude and interest related to our indoor retail departments.

Our outdoor garden season is March – June. The schedule in April & May (peak season) is full-time, and is not flexible due to peak season sales needs. Flexibility is possible during non-peak seasons or when weather disrupts operations.

To apply, email your letter of interest and resume to Laural@petreegardencenter.com

 

Garden Center Seasonal Part-time & Full-time Positions

The Garden Center has 3 positions available for Garden Center help for the 2024 season.

A typical day in the Garden Center can include a wide variety of tasks in various weather conditions. All positions require heavy lifting, standing, and carrying large objects. Staff will receive training in all areas, no experience necessary. Pay starts at $15+ DOE.

Our outdoor garden season is March – Mid-June, this is not a summer job.

All positions require weekend availability every weekend in April & May.

To apply, come in and fill out an application or email your resume to Laural@petreegardencenter.com

Daily tasks can include, but are not limited to:

  • Customer Service & Assistance

  • Unloading & Loading of plants, ceramics, and a large assortment of goods

  • Cashiering

  • Ticket writeups

  • Watering

  • Stocking & moving plants & goods

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