Friday, January 28, 2011

Wanted: Warm Willing Workers

We are seeking individuals with a passion for serving our guests to join our award winning garden center/nursery. Starting Monday, January 31st, we will be taking applications at our office.

Days: Monday - Friday
Times: 9 am - 4 pm
Apply In Person

Positions Hiring For: Production, Retail, Office

Job Descriptions:

Retail:
1. Cashier: Runs cash register and if not on cash register helps out in the different areas of the store, depending on where the Retail Manager assigns them and what is needing done.
2. Loader: Needs to be able to lift up to a 100lbs. Helps with the heavy items with retail, such as loading of mulch, trees, shrubs, and other items.
3. Sales Floor Associate: Helps with guests on the sales floor. Other duties may include: watering, stocking, planting, and helping out in other areas of the store if needed.

Production:
1. Transplant Line: Works in the back to transplant plants into different size containers. Other duties include: Helping to water and helping out in different areas of production.
2. A to Z House: This is our annual house. Duties include helping guests with annuals, watering, stocking, and helping out in different area's of retail and production.
3. Other production: Duties include: Helping to stock retail areas, taking care of back production houses, watering, helping guests, and helping out in other areas when needed.

Office:
Duties Include: Answering phones, checking out wholesale guests, faxing, data entry, making signs and banners, mailings, cash register, flyers, copying, emails, filing, and anything else that needs to be done.


Top Asked Questions:

1. Can I fill out an application online?
No, we do not have applications online. You will need to come to the office to fill out the application.

2. Can I take the application home with me?
No, you will need to fill out the application here at the office. Please be prepared to spend at least a 1/2 hour to 45 minutes filling out the application.

3. Can I use a resume in place of the application?
You can bring a resume with you, but you will still need to fill out an application.

4. How old do you need to be to work here?
We hire 16 (need to be 16 as of January 1, 2011) and older.

5. How do I get to the office?
Park in front parking lot and enter through front door of store. Head straight back to back of store. Cream colored door.

6. Will there be training?
Yes, if you are hired we will train you for the job you will be performing.

7. Do I need to call back to see if I am going to be interviewed?
Please once you fill out an application Do Not call the store asking if we have looked at the application. If we are interested we will call you and set up an interview.

8. When do you start interviewing?
We will start setting up interviews late February.

9. Do I need to bring anything with me when I come fill out an application?
Yes, Please bring three references (not-related to you) their names, phone numbers, addresses. Work history (if applicable) the company(ies) name, dates worked, address, phone number, and supervisors name.


For further questions please email or call the store.

office@great-gardeners.com or call 740-763-2873
Thank you





Saturday, November 27, 2010

Fresh Cut Fraser Firs



Fresh Cut Fraser Firs are now available for sale. These beautiful trees are long lasting and make a great Christmas tree in the home. The perfect tree for hanging ornaments on with sturdy branches and soft fragrant needles. Bring the family out and choose from a wide selection of table top to 12 foot trees. Each tree has a unique name that we have given them such as Pluto or George Washington making the searching for a special tree that much more fun.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Mischief Elves


These cute and adorable elves bring mischief around the Holiday season. A few weeks before Christmas they come to your house to check on the good little girls and boys. On Christmas Eve they hitch a ride back with Santa. These little elves can be good or bad depending on their mood. Sometimes they do nice things like cleaning the dishes or sometimes they do bad things like unrolling all the toilet paper from a roll and running it around the house. What ever mischief they are up to they always have fun and you will too.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Christmas Shoppe


I saw my first Christmas Commercial on Halloween this year. Every year it gets earlier and earlier. Before we know it people will be playing Christmas Songs in July. Oops, I already do. At least once in awhile to cheer up my spirit and make everyone else groan. Here at Wilson's the Christmas cheer has already begun. Our Christmas Shoppe is being set up as I write with many great Christmas ideas. Our fresh greens will be coming in this week and Sandy and her crew will be cranking out the wreaths, blankets, and swags. Come in and place a special order or shop our pre-made arrangements. If your feeling creative this year, we have the supplies to make your own. Our florist grade Poinsettias will be available starting Thanksgiving weekend. These beautiful poinsettias brighten up any room with Christmas cheer. This year we are bringing back cut Christmas Trees. Starting Thanksgiving weekend we will have gorgeous cut Fraser firs available. Bring the family down and choose from table top to 12 foot trees. The perfect size for any home.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Ladies Night Out Thank You


Thank you to all who came to the Ladies Night Out For Hospice. Even with the tornado warnings and rain we had a good turn out. We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and we look forward so seeing everyone again at future events.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Fresh Produce

There is nothing like biting into a fresh tomato and having the juice dribble down your chin. Makes you want to go make a BLT sandwich. This year we have gone back to our roots and are selling produce. All of it homegrown in Ohio. We have sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, onions, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, potatoes, green beans, cucumbers, and zucchini. Each week brings in new and fresh vegetables and fruits.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Drinking Gourd Hosta

Great for the shady landscape. The gorgeous blue green leaves of this Hosta face upward forming a cup shape. Fluted white flowers rise up above the foliage early summer attracting hummingbirds to the garden.