Greenhouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Greenhouse Worker Job Description

Position Summary

The Greenhouse Worker is responsible for the daily care, maintenance, and presentation of plants throughout the greenhouse and outdoor sales areas. This position helps ensure healthy, high-quality plants while providing outstanding customer service. Team members perform a variety of hands-on tasks including watering, planting, merchandising, inventory maintenance, and assisting customers with selecting plants and gardening products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Plant Care

• Water plants according to established schedules and plant needs.
• Monitor plants daily for signs of disease, insects, nutrient deficiencies, or stress.
• Deadhead, prune, pinch, trim, and groom plants to maintain appearance and health.
• Fertilize plants according to company procedures.
• Apply pesticides or fungicides only if properly trained and authorized.
• Move plants as needed to maximize growing conditions and retail presentation.

Greenhouse Production

• Plant plugs, liners, seeds, bulbs, and cuttings into appropriate containers.
• Prepare hanging baskets, combination planters, and seasonal displays.
• Transplant plants into larger containers as needed.
• Label plants accurately with pricing and care information.
• Assist with greenhouse setup, seasonal transitions, and crop organization.

Retail & Merchandising

• Maintain clean, attractive, and fully stocked sales areas.
• Create appealing plant displays throughout the greenhouse and nursery.
• Restock merchandise and garden center supplies.
• Rotate inventory to ensure the freshest product is available.
• Keep walkways clean, safe, and free of debris.

Customer Service

• Greet every customer in a friendly and professional manner.
• Assist customers in selecting plants, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vegetables, and gardening supplies.
• Answer questions regarding plant care, watering, fertilizing, insects, and planting recommendations.
• Load mulch, soil, plants, pottery, and other merchandise into customer vehicles.
• Operate the cash register as needed.

Facility Maintenance

• Sweep and clean greenhouse floors and work areas.
• Remove weeds from greenhouse and nursery areas.
• Empty trash and recycling.
• Maintain tools, carts, hoses, and watering equipment.
• Assist with snow removal, seasonal cleanup, and general property maintenance.

Inventory & Receiving

• Receive and unload plant shipments.
• Inspect incoming inventory for quality.
• Price and tag merchandise.
• Assist with inventory counts.
• Organize storage and back stock areas.

Qualifications

• Passion for plants, gardening, and horticulture.
• Ability to learn plant identification and care requirements.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous greenhouse or garden center experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, kneel, squat, and reach throughout the workday.
• Push and pull loaded carts.
• Work in varying temperatures, humidity, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to work weekends and seasonal overtime during peak spring and holiday seasons.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to follow watering schedules and plant care instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced seasonal environment.

Performance Expectations

A successful Greenhouse Worker:

• Maintains healthy, attractive plant material.
• Provides exceptional customer service to every guest.
• Works efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
• Keeps greenhouse and sales areas clean, organized, and inviting.
• Demonstrates teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• Represents the business professionally and positively at all times.

Preferred Characteristics

• Friendly and approachable
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Eager to learn
• Team-oriented
• Detail-focused
• Comfortable working outdoors and in changing weather
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work

This position plays a vital role in creating an exceptional shopping experience by ensuring customers find healthy, beautiful plants and receive knowledgeable, helpful service every time they visit.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Roots in the Cove is a constantly growing company who has been in business since 2005. We are a greenhouse, florist, garden & landscape center. We also have a full landscape service branch. We service retail clients, residential clients, and commercial clients through all aspects of our business. From floral design to landscape design, we have our own unique style, always sticking with our roots and keeping it natural.

Company Description

Roots in the Cove is a constantly growing company who has been in business since 2005. We are a greenhouse, florist, garden & landscape center. We also have a full landscape service branch. We service retail clients, residential clients, and commercial clients through all aspects of our business. From floral design to landscape design, we have our own unique style, always sticking with our roots and keeping it natural.