Nursery Associate

CERES•Houston, TX

8d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursery Associate supports TGU’s retail and wholesale nursery operations by assisting customers, maintaining plant health, and keeping the work environment clean, organized, and safe. This is a non-supervisory, hands-on role combining customer service with physical outdoor work. The associate spends most of the time helping customers, caring for plants, and supporting daily nursery operations in a fast-paced setting. The role involves regular lifting, following safety protocols, and exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Selected candidates with driving duties may operate company trucks with utility trailers and mini dumps. The schedule includes weekdays and rotating Saturdays, with opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the organization.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience working outdoors.
Ability to read and write legibly.
Basic mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work required shift hours, including Monday–Friday and rotating Saturdays.
Reliable transportation and a valid state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods throughout the shift.
Ability to safely lift and carry plants, pots, and other products; may be required to lift 50 lbs. or more regularly, with or without assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder height, crouch, balance, and push or pull.
Ability to use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating.
Specific vision abilities including color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions with daily exposure to dust and dirt.
Commitment to following all safety standards and protocols.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience in a garden center, nursery, or farming environment.
Education or experience in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist customers with nursery, floral, garden, plant, and landscape product inquiries and purchases.
Load customer vehicles with plants, bulk materials, gravel, bases, and stones.
Operate company trucks with utility trailers and mini dumps when assigned driving duties.
Perform daily nursery maintenance, including sweeping, raking, shoveling, pruning, deadheading, hand-watering, and weed control.
Load and unload delivery trucks, trailers, and semis.
Maintain nursery areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Assist with deliveries as needed.
Support team members and perform other duties as assigned.
Follow safety standards and protocols.