
Employment Opportunities at Blue Stem Natives
8/1/2023 NOW HIRING:
PLANT NURSERY ASSISTANT
Blue Stem Natives, Norwell MA is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking individual for the position of
Plant Nursery Assistant.
Job Summary:
The Plant Nursery Assistant will assist Blue Stem Natives owners in caring for plants.
Details:
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Start date ASAP - End date October 30, 2023*
*possible opportunity to continue again starting in February 2024-October 2024.
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2-3 days a week, 6-7 work hours each day with an unpaid 30 minute (or longer as needed) lunch break. Potential for flexible timing on which days of the week and arrival and departure time.
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$16-$18/hour commensurate with experience.
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Requirement: A strong understanding of growing plants
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Preferred: An understanding of native plants
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Potential to increase hours next year and also potential to grow into alternative roles.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Assists with planting, fertilizing, weeding, cleaning, potting up, filling pots, moving pots, moving trays, pruning, repotting, and watering plants, shrubs, and trees in the nursery and retail area.
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Assists with propagation of plants.
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Maintains clean work areas, grounds, and landscaping.
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Assists with maintaining records for plants related to size, inventory, watering, and fertilizing.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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None at this time.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Strong and positive interpersonal and communication skills.
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Flexibility to move between projects and tasks
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Thorough understanding of plants and their care and growing conditions/needs.
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Some prior experience with plant care required, additional on-the-job training provided.
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods of walking, standing, lifting, and moving items.
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Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.
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Must be able to push, pull, bend, lift, stretch, and climb in order to care for plants and arrange them within the nursery.
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Prolonged periods of extreme weather conditions, temperatures. Employees often work in the sun and adverse weather conditions.
To Apply:
Send resume to info@bluestemnatives.com
Blue Stem Natives
376 Washington Street, rear lot
Norwell, MA 02061
https://www.bluestemnatives.com/
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.