Seasonal Labor

The business of Mahoneys Gardens is distinctly influenced by seasons of the year. The major peak is spring (March - June). The second major peak is the Christmas Holiday. The fall season (to include Halloween) does have seasonal impact. In all cases, each store location has its own unique needs relative to these seasons.

To meet these needs, the company hires seasonal staff. The job description duties of seasonal staff are uniquely tailored to be highly flexible and available upon demand. Due to the vagaries of weather and its direct impact on customer flow or product, shifts can be added, reduced or modified with little or no notice.

The Sales/Labor position is generally intended to support inventory maintenance and assist customers while they are on the property.



Responsibilities:

Proactively engage and assist customers

Be knowledgeable about product and its location on the property

Be aware of price changes, special sales

Seek opportunities to [up]sell merchandise or services

Accept any assignment on the general floor (any location or department)

Move, replace and improve the presentation of inventory

Load product onto carts or into vehicle

Water; deadhead and maintain live inventory

General maintenance (sweep, shovel, dust, clean- includes bathrooms)

Unload delivery trucks; promptly and carefully



Expectations:

Knowledgeable and interested in plants and related products

Able to interact pleasantly and courteously with customers

Willing to promote sales at any opportunity

Requires frequent and consistent, moderate to heavy, lifting (up to 60 lbs)

Willing and able to serve outdoors and in any weather condition

Light housekeeping and maintenance

Flexible as to shift, hours or employment duration


This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Mahoneys Garden Center reserves the right to modify this job description as needed. Mahoneys Garden Centers is an equal opportunity employer