garden supplies sales clerk

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Retail business
• Greenhouse
• Horticulture and/or gardening

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Flowers and plants

Area of specialization

• Plant knowledge and identification

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer