Employment Opportunities at Patuxent Nursery

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Did you enjoy biology class?  Do you like spending time outdoors with your hands in the dirt? Patuxent Nursery is looking to hire talented, enthusiastic, and customer-service-minded people to join our team!

Who We Are

Patuxent Nursery is a Full Service Wholesale & Retail Garden Center. We’ve been voted one of the Top 100 Independent Garden Centers for over 10 years.

Our roots began in sourcing top-quality plant material for wholesale landscaping companies, and we have grown to serve our community in a variety of services in our retail spaces. We pride ourselves in our ability to work with our customers and match them with the best products on the market for their projects.

Patuxent Nursery is dedicated to fulfilling each customer’s unique needs in the most sustainable ways possible, providing native plant options and organic gardening materials. Our team consists of a diverse group of garden enthusiasts from a wide range of backgrounds, all coming together over our passion for plants and customer service.

Our Core Values

We care about our customers and work hard to ensure they have everything they need.

We are passionate and knowledgeable about horticulture, gardening, landscaping, and plant life. 

We are constantly improving our product selection, our customer service, and our industry expertise. 

We invest in our team and are committed to each employee’s personal growth and professional fulfillment. 

We strive to connect with our community and provide a memorable garden center experience.

Cashier

Title: Cashier

Reports to:  Customer Service Manager, Manager on Duty

Responsible for:

  • Providing a high level of customer service and accuracy in sales transactions                                   
  • Greeting customers and handles all aspects of cash, charge, check, and invoice sales transactions
  • Maintaining a high level of accuracy in data entry, mathematical, and financial transactions
  • Maintaining proper levels of supplies and change to enable sales transactions
  • Assist in loading of customer purchases into their vehicles as appropriate
  • Printing closing reports and settles the cash drawer at the end of the day
  • Answering phone according to established company policy
  • Assisting in all phases of customer service as needed
  • Performing other tasks as required and at the direction of the Customer Service Manager or Manager on Duty

Basic Work Schedule:

  • Part-time (15-30 hours per week)
  • Full time (30-40+ hours per week)
  • Up to 40 hours during non-peak periods
  • As needed during peak season

*Hours are dictated based on employee availability. The ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends is highly desirable

Compensation:
Hourly position. Benefits as per Company Policies & Procedures


Customer Service Representative

Title: Customer Service Representative

Reports to: Customer Service Manager, Manager On Duty

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that customer needs are fulfilled and that they experience a satisfying shopping experience
  • Greet customers and handle all aspects of cash, charge, check, and invoice sales transactions
  • Handle all return transactions and Planting Service sales
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy in data entry, mathematical, and financial transactions
  • Maintain proper levels of supplies and change to enable sales transactions
  • Assist in loading of customer purchases into their vehicles as appropriate
  • Print closing reports and settles the cash drawer at the end of the day
  • Answer phones according to established company policy
  • Assist in all phases of customer service as needed
  • Perform other tasks as required and at the direction of the Customer Service Manager or Manager on Duty
  • Perform data entry on new customers, as well as other clerical tasks as needed
  • Follow up on customer inquiries via email and voicemail
  • Resolve customer issues in such a way that the customer is satisfied and retained

Basic Work Schedule:

  • Part-time (15-30 hours per week)
  • Full time (30-40+ hours per week)
  • Up to 40 hours during non-peak periods
  • As needed during peak season*Hours are dictated based on employee availability. The ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends is highly desirable

Compensation:
Hourly position. Benefits as per company policies & procedures


Sales Associates

Title: Salesperson

Reports to: Manager of the department, Manager on Duty

Responsible for: Customer service to all customers shopping at Patuxent Nursery

  • Greeting and assisting all customers in the assigned sales area
  • Answering questions customers have about their purchases
  • Coordinating loading of material for customers into their vehicles
  • Writing sales tickets or communicating customer purchases directly to a cashier
  • Maintaining the appearance of assigned sales area by restocking or reblocking material as needed
  • Unloading trucks of new material as needed and directed by an area manager
  • Must be able to work outside in varying types of weather
  • Some departments may require heavy lifting up to 50 pounds

Basic Work Schedule:

  • Part-time (15-30 hours per week)
  • Full time (30-40+ hours per week)
  • Up to 40 hours during non-peak periods
  • As needed during peak season

*Hours are dictated based on employee availability. The ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends is highly desirable.

Compensation:
Hourly position. Benefits as per Company Policies & Procedures

 

If you are interested in applying for a job, there are two ways to submit your application:

  1. In-Store by dropping off your application.
    Simply print out a copy of our application, fill it out completely and turn it in at Patuxent Nursery. You can also pick up an application at our store.
  2. Apply Online by submitting your application in the form below.

Our Downloadable & Fillable Job Application.*

*Printed applications should be turned in to Patuxent Nursery for consideration.

If your qualifications match our needs, we will be in touch with you. Thank you for your interest in Patuxent Nursery!