CAREERS
Come work with us!
Why work here?
As a small business, we know that every employee brings unique experience and value to our operations! Our employees say that they like their ability to work outdoors and the variety of tasks available. Every day brings something different and the job changes throughout the year–it’s rarely boring around here! We prioritize employee well-being and hope that each of our staff will take the opportunity to learn and grow in their positions.
What We’re Looking For:
Colonial Gardens values integrity, reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Because we are a small team, we rely on each other to get things done. All candidates should be ready to be flexible in their daily tasks and to pitch in with other departments. Almost all roles are customer facing, so we need candidates that are happy to work with our customers and give them a good experience. While prior experience is valuable, we most need people who care about the quality of their work and are willing to grow to be their best selves in their role.
How to Apply:
Please see our available positions below. For a complete job description, you can email [email protected]. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact those candidates that we are interested in pursuing.
Part Time:
Register Operator: Register operators help with customer checkout, answering phones, and assisting customers in locating products. During events, register operators may help with various positions around the store. Ideal candidates enjoy interacting with people, can communicate clearly with both customers and other staff, and enjoy learning new things. Hours vary across the year.
Wage Range: $14-$16/hr
Schedule: Flexible, at least one weekend day
Plant Care Team: Members of our Plant Care Team are responsible for the care and upkeep of annual and perennial plants and assisting customers in selecting plants. Plant Team Members work collaboratively to ensure that the Garden Houses and Perennial Beds are displayed attractively and cared for properly while providing a quality customer experience. Duties will include watering, unloading plants from trucks, pricing and processing plants, and assisting customers. In the off-season, Plant Care Team members will assist in the set up of seasonal events including Pumpkinland and our holiday light show.
Wage Range: $15-$20/hr
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (Full or Part Days)
Start: Mid-March
Delivery Driver: Delivery drivers are most needed during our Mulch Madness delivery special from mid-March until the end of April. They would be responsible for driving a dump truck to residential locations, safely and accurately dumping mulch or soil, and returning to the store for the next delivery. Drivers should be able to obtain a CDL to operate larger trucks. With the launch of an online floral shop, delivery drivers may also deliver fresh floral arrangements, plants, or bagged products, depending on ability.
Wage Range: $20/hr
Schedule: Flexible
Start: Mid-March
Full Time:
Landscaping Lead: The next step in your landscaping career! Landscaping Leads primarily work off grounds to professionally install landscape designs. The lead is responsible for ensuring jobs are completed to company standards and that the crew works safely and efficiently. When not working on landscape installations, team members may work on Colonial Gardens’ property performing tasks like plant care, general maintenance of company grounds, and set up and operation of seasonal events. Landscape team members work from spring to late fall. Team members that work at least 1500 hours over the course of the year are considered full time and qualify for benefits
Ideal candidates are hardworking with a good attitude. Preferred candidates will have experience in installing professional landscape designs, demonstrated leadership abilities, and knowledge of plants.
Wage Range: $25-$30/hr
Start: March
Landscaping Specialist: Landscaping specialists primarily work off grounds to professionally install landscape designs. When not working on landscape installations, team members may work on Colonial Gardens’ property performing tasks like plant care, general maintenance of company grounds, and set up and operation of seasonal events. Landscape team members work from spring to late fall. Team members that work at least 1500 hours over the course of the year are considered full time and qualify for benefits.
Ideal candidates are hardworking with a good attitude. Preferred candidates will have experience in installing professional landscape designs, knowledge of plants, or a degree related to plant science.
Wage Range: $20-$25/hr
Start: March