Position: Irrigation & Plant Care Specialist
Weston Nurseries, one of the area’s leading garden centers and wholesalers of plant material and gardening products is excited to announce we are seeking a dedicated and professional individual join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a customer-centric retail or hospitality environment and thoroughly enjoy working alongside fellow employees and customers.
Irrigation & Plant Care Specialist is responsible be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day irrigation requirements of a 26-acre nursery yard. Includes but is not limited to setting up both drip and overhead irrigation. Includes setting timers as well as manual watering requirements as needed by plant materials.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Providing exceptional customer service assisting customers and staff.
- Watering as needed / drip irrigation maintenance
- General cleaning and maintenance of the irrigation room
- Repairing and replacing irrigation pipes and fittings as needed
- Support all other sales and operational activities.
- Working with yard staff to meet water requirements of incoming plant materials
- Periodic schedule adjustments and changes to water as needed
- Regular maintenance of all filtration devices
- Stand up all fallen over plant material
- General nursery plant health care functions
- Ensure adherence to safety and security protocols
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills. Bilingual ability A plus
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- High school education or GED
- Some experience with irrigation and or plumbing/ irrigation clock/zone valve/battery timer/hose repair
- Understands agricultural or turf irrigation in ground/above ground
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varied weather conditions
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must be dependable, punctual with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work outside in all weather (will need work boots)
- Be a team player working with a diverse group of people
- Able to work on your feet for 8-hour shifts and lift 75 lbs. regularly
- Forklift and nursery equipment operation experience is a plus
Additional Information
- Job Title: Irrigation & Plant Care Specialist
- Work Environment: Outside in all types of weather must be willing to work at least one weekend day and some holidays.
- Reporting Structure: Reports to Store Manager.
- Pay Range: $15 – $25 Per Hour BOE
- Location: Hopkinton
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.