Outdoor/Nursery Yard Associate. Full-Time Position. Weekends required.
Jackalope has operated in New Mexico for more than 47 years. We are retail store that sells home and garden decor. Peak planting and gardening season begins in May (thru October). Help our customers create beautiful gardens. Part-time applicants will be considered (but must be willing to work weekends; limited benefits). Previous nursery experience not required but welcomed.
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Water, prune and merchandise plants (key part of job)
Greet, Direct, and Help customers with questions
Unload new deliveries and prepare merchandise for sale
Help customers to their cars with merchandise
Clean and maintain nursery yard and outdoors (sweeping, product tagging, snow removal)
Help customers select plants and specimens (as you learn about nursery)
Cross train in other departments
All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Must be able to stand on your feet most of the day
Must be able to work OUTSIDE for most of the day
Must be able to routinely and repeatedly lift and carry 20-40 lbs.
Must be able to routinely and repeatedly push and move up to 75 lbs.
Must be a team player with a friendly and warm demeanor.
Must be able to show up on time and when scheduled
Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday (and 3 other days)
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan (coming in Spring 2024)
Vacation Time after 1 year
Bonus Plan (semi-annual)
Employee discount
Work Week:
5 days/week (including weekends)
8 hrs/day (approx. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Serious and qualified inquiries (including your resume) can be sent via email or by USPS mail to: Jackalope, 6400 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
All serious candidate will be asked to complete an Employee Application BEFORE being granted an interview.
semi-annual bonus likely but not guaranteed (based on store performance, employee tenure and employee performance)