Plant Care Specialist

Channel Partners•Town of Smithtown, NY

1d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring multiple part‑time Plant Care Specialists to maintain healthy, attractive plant displays for our clients at Costco locations. This role ensures all plant products are fresh, well‑watered, visually appealing, and organized for customers throughout the day. This is a 3-month project running from March 31st to June 30th, supporting two plant care programs with both morning and afternoon shifts. Together, they require a mix of daily short visits 7 days a week and twice‑weekly visits. Each part‑time team member will complete a portion of the scheduled plant‑care visits. Apply today and embark on a new career journey!

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
Must be proficient using your personal Android or Apple device (Smartphone/Tablet) with GPS functionality to upload photos, report assignment data, and reference documents
Able to complete paid online training courses in the required timeline before working in-store
Must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Regularly stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, grasp, push or pull, talk and/or hear, and drive
Regularly lift and carry 20+ pounds
Non-slip rubber soled shoes will be needed and required as you will be watering plants

Nice To Haves

Previous merchandising, customer service, and/or retail experience preferred
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate and interact with and in-store personnel

Responsibilities

Check-in with the store manager upon arrival and communicate any needs
Locate client plant displays and confirm which products are available that day (using our designated company app on your mobile device)
Check plants for watering needs, move plant racks to the designated area for watering, and dispose of unhealthy plants
Use the watering backpack provided by the store team
Condense plants on racks to keep them full for business hours ensuring oldest looks good & is first choice on display
Take pictures of products placed (using our designated company app on your mobile device)
Move empty racks to the holding area behind the store

Benefits

Weekly pay schedule and early wage access – get paid when you need it
Paid required training (online, in-store)
Paid drive time and mileage between stores
Out of market travel pay (drive time, mileage, per diem, hotel)
State-mandated sick time
State-mandated cell allowance by shift
Referral bonus opportunities
401(k) after 12 months of employment
Opportunity to work with a growing company that rewards and promotes its associates
A variety of part-time and full-time roles across the business that can lead to consistent income