Job Opportunities

Dependent upon the position, we welcome dedicated and experienced greenhouse/nursery applicants or entry level applicants who are enthusiastic, have a love of plants and a desire to be trained in a fast-paced, varied and physical work environment.

Retail Front End Manager -

Our retail Front End Managers supervise customer service/loading personnel, cashiers and indoor foliage personnel. They also maintain displays, care for plants, open and close cash registers, direct the pricing and stocking of plants and hard goods, oversee the information desk, cooperate with other managers to accomplish goals, assist customers with plant holds and deliveries, and other customer service. Answering plant questions and/or directing customers to the appropriate resource or answer is a significant part of this job.

This is a full-time, very physical position in a seasonally high-volume environment that includes weekend work. Key to success in this role is the ability to deftly juggle multiple priorities and people at one time. A collaborative approach to managing projects and people, excellent customer service, high energy and the flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities are essential.

Applicants should have retail management experience. A background working in a nursery, plant store or similar environment is preferred.

Nursery Support -

In this role you are partnered with a nursery department manager to maintain and care for plants and/or trees, price and move trees and/or plants, as well as answer customer questions regarding plant care, availability and pricing.

We prefer someone with various shrub/tree/hedge/, rose, and/or berry knowledge. This is a very physically demanding job with lots of lifting, bending and reaching and involves working indoors and outdoors.

In addition to two or more years of applicable experience, we require a friendly and adept communicator who can interact well with customers, even during seasonally high-volume periods of time and someone who is a collaborative and supportive team member. Flexibility to shifting priorities is essential.

A minimum of one weekend day is required in the off-season. Peak season may require full weekends. 

Indoor Foliage Department Manager -

This is  a full-time position for an individual with significant indoor houseplant knowledge. Applicants should know not only the needs and care of a large variety of indoor plants and trees, but have sight and name recognition of them, as well.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the retail foliage inventory by ordering from our greenhouses, as well as plant displays, pricing, maintenance and care. There is significant customer interaction.

This is a physically demanding job with lots of lifting, bending, and reaching and involves working in warm to seasonally very hot temperatures.

We are looking for a friendly, team-work oriented person with excellent communication skills. Flexibility to shifting priorities is essential. A minimum of one weekend day is required.

Plant Information Desk Representative - Seasonal

Flower World's information desk comes alive from March through June. During this time we staff our information desk with an additional plant expert.

If you have extensive knowledge of Pacific Northwest plants and are able to address questions regarding plant identification and growth habits, pests and diseases, soil amendments, fertilizers and other plant related products, this may be the perfect seasonal position for you.

This is a public facing position that also includes telephone communication. We are looking for an energetic, friendly individual who enjoys being on their feet all day, talking about plants.

Mechanic-

In this full-time position you inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment to support service operations. Responsibilities include:

Keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and testing, performing preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing and replacing filters. Maintaining vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints, repairing engine failures and electrical system malfunctions, replacing parts and components and repairing body damage. Verifying vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems. Maintaining vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing and painting. Keeping shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance.

Requires ability to lift, stoop, bend, twist, excellent hand-eye coordination, high energy, dependability, persistence, problem solving and time management skills, consistent attendance, ability to work independently, awareness of and adherence to safety standards, as well as the ability to successfully analyze complex information.