We are always on the lookout for talented people
to join our team
Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center offers residential and commercial landscape design and a full service Garden Center located in Waynesboro Virginia. We are always in the market for exceptional people who are values based and wish to be part of a growing, vibrant organization.
We refer to each other as teammates.
Specifically, we seek applicants who have a passion for nature, plants and serving others. Individuals who possess the values of family, dependability, integrity, humility and compassion.
If you are interested in seeking employment either in our Landscape Division or Garden Center and share the values aforementioned, please fill out the following preliminary application.
” This company does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability. “
Open Positions
Please apply If you feel you're qualified and are interested in joining our team.
Nursery Associate Job Summary
Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center is an award-winning Landscape Architecture and Construction Company for residential, commercial, and municipal landscaping. In addition, the Garden Center sits on over five acres and is home to a full-scale nursery, garden supplies, and gift shop. We are seeking motivated and dependable individuals with strong customer service skills to fill key roles in our Garden Center operation. The Nursery Associate roles require the ability to develop excellent customer relationships by utilizing communication skills, acute attention to detail, plant knowledge, and the ability to perform as part of a cohesive team.
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Greenhouse/Nursery: 1 year (Preferred)
Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
Driver’s License (Required)
Job Skills Required
- Always interact with customers in a positive, courteous, and upbeat attitude, with a primary focus on customer service and satisfaction.
- Greet customer by name, when possible, and develop rapport and customized service and buying patterns.
- Assist other team members as needed
- Assist customers with purchases and provide alternative solutions / products
- unloading supplier-plant deliveries
- Other company related duties as requested and assigned
Benefits Received
- 8 paid holidays
- 5 days PTO accrued through first year of employment
- Simple IRA
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 25% employee discount
Salary Amount
Pay: $14.00 – $18.00 per hour based on experience.
Greenhouse Assistant Job Summary
Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center, a family-owned business since 1946, is looking for a dedicated, focused, and hard-working Greenhouse Assistant that fits our reputation for maintaining the highest quality and best selection of plant material; our culture of family with accountability; and our values: compassion, integrity, humility, family, and dependability.
The Greenhouse Assistant will work closely with the Greenhouse Manager to maintain the garden center’s perennials, annuals, and houseplants to the highest standard and develop quality customer relationships by:
Job Skills Required
- Watering, fertilizing, deadheading, general plant cleanup
- Greeting and assisting customers by providing accurate answers to questions about plants and the layout of the property
- Unloading deliveries of plant material
- Potting up, transplanting, and seeding
- Maintaining organization and cleanliness of greenhouses
- Assisting the Nursery Manager and Yard Supervisor as needed
Benefits
- 8 paid holidays
- 5 days PTO accrued through first year of employment
- Simple IRA
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 25% employee discount
Must Haves
- Honest, observant, self-motivated, and conscientious
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- 6+ months of experience in gardening, landscaping, farming, or related work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor; ability to connect with customers
- Ability to walk or stand continuously for an 8-hour shift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance; 50+ pounds with assistance
Nice to Haves
- Passion for plants and gardening
- 1-2 years of experience in gardening, nurseries, or related work
- Currently pursuing or already obtained any level of education or training (including on-the-job) in horticulture or related field
- Experience driving a non-CDL dump truck
- Experience operating a skid-steer
Salary Amount
Pay: $14.00 – $18.00 per hour based on experience.