Garden Shop Assistant

Stew Leonards • Paramus, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Garden Shop Assistant works in a seasonal outdoor department and provides customer service while supporting the day-to-day operation of the garden shop. The role includes helping customers with plants, gardening tools, and landscaping materials; maintaining organized, well-stocked, and properly merchandised displays; and learning the seasonal range of products, including Spring, Fall, and Christmas products. The position is hourly and seasonal, with an estimated pay range of $17–$17.50 depending on qualifications and experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The season ends on or about 12/24/2026.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to problem-solve and be flexible.
• Honest, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Safely operate a forklift and other equipment used in the garden shop.
• Demonstrate safe use of box cutters, skid sheers, and other hand tools.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally climb, pull, push, and reach.
• Ability to work in an outdoor seasonal department where exposure to extreme heat or cold, rain, or snow is possible.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of plants is a plus but is not required.
• Demonstrate a vast knowledge of plants and garden equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with inquiries and purchases.
• Provide advice on plants, gardening tools, and landscaping materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Unpack and stock merchandise on shelves and displays.
• Learn the seasonal Garden Shop product range, including Spring, Fall, and Christmas products.
• Keep displays full and properly merchandised, with appropriate signage.
• Provide quality customer service by answering inquiries and handling complaints effectively.
• Complete other projects as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and offer assistance and support where needed.
• Help improve and maintain store efficiency.
• Represent the store and its S.T.E.W. values in interactions with customers and team members.

Benefits

• Holiday pay.
• Dayforce Wallet allows team members to request earned pay as they earn it, at no cost.
• Career opportunity and growth; the posting states that over 80% of managers have been promoted from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed