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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. 

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Job Summary:

The Plant Nursery Assistant will assist Blue Stem Natives owners in caring for plants. 

 

Details:

  • Start date ASAP - End date October 30, 2023*

*possible opportunity to continue again starting in February 2024-October 2024.

  • 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.

  • $16-$18/hour commensurate with experience.

  • Requirement: A strong understanding of growing plants

  • Preferred: An understanding of native plants

  • Potential to increase hours next year and also potential to grow into alternative roles.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • 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.

  • Assists with propagation of plants.

  • Maintains clean work areas, grounds, and landscaping.

  • Assists with maintaining records for plants related to size, inventory, watering, and fertilizing.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None at this time.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong and positive interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Flexibility to move between projects and tasks

  • Thorough understanding of plants and their care and growing conditions/needs.

 

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Some prior experience with plant care required, additional on-the-job training provided.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of walking, standing, lifting, and moving items.

  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.

  • Must be able to push, pull, bend, lift, stretch, and climb in order to care for plants and arrange them within the nursery.

  • 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/

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​We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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