Nursery Assistant Department Manager

Responsibilities

• Produces designs for "Plant Your Own", if applicable.
• Understands and applies landscape design techniques and proper use of plant materials.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as tow motors and loaders in a safe and responsible manner.
• Schedules break periods, work hours, and vacations as needed or in the absence of the Manager.
• Assists in conducting training meetings.
• Assists in coordinating the maintenance, repair, and employee training regarding all equipment.
• Assists with regularly scheduled departmental inventories.
• Assists with training workers in store policies, departmental procedures, and job duties.
• Communicates with Buyers regarding merchandising, new product implementation, and appropriate pricing.
• Promptly follows through with Buyer directions.
• Functions as a working manager willing to perform all tasks necessary to assure the smooth operation of the division.
• Maintains the smooth operation of the department in the absence of staff or manager.
• Communicates performance and training problems to the department manager.

Requirements

• Previous managerial/retail experience in a nursery preferred.
• A broad base knowledge of plant materials and diagnostic ability of plant problems.

Qualifications

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.