Perennial Associate
Company:
Express Employment
Location:
Lexington, MA, 01721
Payment:
$22
Payment Interval:
Hour
Schedule:
Full
Workplace:
On-site
Located in Lexington, MA
Perennial Associate - Nursery / Plant Department
Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Perennial Associate to support their Nursery/Plant Department. This role blends horticultural expertise, customer service, and hands-on outdoor work to ensure customers receive healthy plants and expert guidance while supporting daily branch operations.
Location: Lexington, MA
Pay: Starting at $22/hour+
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
#3368ST
Express Office: Waltham-Framingham
326 Washington Street Annex
Second Floor
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Perennial Associate - Nursery / Plant Department
Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Perennial Associate to support their Nursery/Plant Department. This role blends horticultural expertise, customer service, and hands-on outdoor work to ensure customers receive healthy plants and expert guidance while supporting daily branch operations.
Location: Lexington, MA
Pay: Starting at $22/hour+
Key Responsibilities
- Assist customers in selecting perennials based on sun exposure, soil type, landscape goals, and maintenance needs
- Provide recommendations on plant care, watering, fertilization, and disease prevention
- Water, prune, deadhead, fertilize, and maintain perennial stock
- Monitor for pests, disease, or plant damage and escalate issues as needed
- Receive, sort, tag, rotate, and stage plant deliveries
- Maintain signage, pricing, merchandising standards, and organized inventory
- Load customer vehicles and assist with order fulfillment
- Move, replenish, and stage plant material throughout the day
- Maintain clean, safe nursery walkways and work areas
- Operate carts, dollies, forklifts, or yard equipment (where certified)
- Support inside sales and counter staff with nursery expertise
Qualifications
- Horticultural knowledge especially with perennials
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather
- Reliable, team-oriented, and safety-focused
- Green industry experience
- Forklift or yard equipment experience a plus
#3368ST
Express Office: Waltham-Framingham
326 Washington Street Annex
Second Floor
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481