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Landscape Laborer /  Crew

We have a lot of work to do this season and are searching for additional landscape staff to help get it done!

We are looking for motivated individuals that enjoy working outdoors, that like being involved in the creative process, that like hard work and don’t mind getting dirty!

This position will be installing trees, shrubs, edging, mulch, sod, retaining walls and other landscape materials. The work is physical but rewarding. It will involving heavy lifting at times and a lot digging. Work activities will be outdoors and in the elements.

We are taking applications for full-time, seasonal positions. Work will be primarily M-F with some Saturdays, 8 am-5 pm. All applicants must be able to work full days. Positions will be seasonal. Previous experience is not required, but a willingness to learn is.

All applicants should also be able to...

• Provide a valid Kansas driver’s license and maintain the same.

• Pass a drug test.

• Be capable of operating equipment including large trucks, skid loaders and forklifts.

• And all applicants need to be reliable and dependable.

All applicants should be qualified based on the job requirements listed above. We participate in E-Verify.

Skinner Garden Store has been installing landscapes and landscape plants in Topeka for over 60 years. We take pride in the work that we do and take extra steps to give the plants we install the best chance of thriving in our tough Kansas climate.

If you have questions, please call 785-233-9657.

Here is a quick list of job details:

Job Types:

• Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Part-time (approx. 25 hours), only full-day shifts available

• All positions are seasonal

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Lots of fresh air!

Schedule:

• Primarily Monday-Friday, occasionally Saturday

• Daytime shifts only

• Full day availability is required

Experience:

• None required

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Job Duties:

• Planting trees and shrubs

• Installing landscape edging

• Driving large trucks

• Forklift operation (if qualified)

• Skid loader operation (if qualified)

• Hauling and spreading mulch and landscape gravel

• Understanding and following directions

• Working safely

• Heavy lifting

• Lots of digging and other physical labor

Other Important Details:

• This is an outdoor position…in all kinds of weather

• You will be on your feet the whole time

• This job involves a lot of heavy lifting

• You will get dirty…guaranteed!

• We will provided training as needed

• Work schedules are subject to change due to weather

Garden Center Horticulturalist

We are always looking to add to our team!

We are always looking for people passionate about gardening and equally passionate about helping other people. Responsibilities will include, but certainly not limited to…

• Assisting customers with plant selections, landscaping ideas and gardening recommendations

• Unloading deliveries and merchandising the same

• Plant maintenance including watering, weeding, fertilizing and pruning

• Helping with maintenance of facilities and grounds

• Forklift and skid-loader operation (with appropriate training and qualifications)

• Computer work, especially with our POS and back-office inventory systems

• Assisting with supervision of staff

• Management responsibilities

This is a professional position and a horticulture degree of some sort would be preferred, but is not required if applicant has sufficient industry experience.

All applicants should be able to listen to and follow instructions, be able to communicate effectively and be a hard worker. All applicants must be reliable and dependable. They should be able to…

• Provide a valid Kansas driver’s license and maintain the same

• Pass a drug test

• Operate or be willing to learn to operate equipment such as skid loaders and forklifts

This is an outdoor job. It involves loading and unloading materials as well as moving plants and products around, sometimes with equipment and often times by hand. It is physical and we work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Expect to get hot, cold, wet and dirty!

If you have questions, please call 785-233-9657.

All applicants should be qualified based on the job requirements listed above.

Here is a quick list of job details:

Job Types:

• Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Part-time (approx. 25 hours/week)

• Positions could be seasonal or year-round

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• 401(k) program with and employer match

• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Flexible

• We have time slots open every day of the week

• Weekend availability is a high priority, especially in the spring

• Daytime shifts only

Experience:

• Retail sales: At least 1 year

• Merchandising: At least 1 year

• Customer service: At least 1 year

• Garden Center or similar industry: At least 1 year

Education:

• High school or equivalent

• College or Vocational Horticulture degree (Preferred)

Job Duties:

• Customer Service

• Plant care

• Receiving/unloading deliveries

• Keeping the outdoor sales area clean

• Moving and merchandising product

• Always being available to assist customers

• Answering customer questions

• Dealing with customer issues

• Loading customer orders

• Participating in staff training as needed

• Staff and department management

• Overseeing day to day operations

• Operation of POS systems and back-office inventory systems

• Assisting with inventory management and ordering

• Cash register

• Forklift and/or skid loader operation (with appropriate training)

• Always being engaged and enthusiastic!

Other Important Details:

• This is an outdoor position…in all kinds of weather

• You will be on your feet at lot

• Our outdoor sales area is large; you will be moving around and covering a lot of space

• This job involves repetitive lifting

• You will get dirty…guaranteed!

• If you don’t love both people and plants…don’t apply!

Garden Center Associate

If you like working outdoors and enjoy both plants and people, then we have an opportunity for you!

As each new season gets underway and we start looking for garden center support staff to help us out. Job duties will include, but not be limited to: loading and unloading of products; watering, weeding and care of plant crops; assisting customers, and helping with the merchandising of product.

We are looking for...

• People who like helping people.

• People interested in plants and gardening.

• People who like working outside.

No previous experience is required, but applicants should have an interest in gardening as well as enjoy working with the public. Weekends are our busiest days, so weekend availability is important. We are hiring for both full and part time schedules. Most positions will be seasonal, but all positions get to enjoy the benefit of an employee discount!

Employment Applications are available during regular business hours, through our business office at 4237 NW Lower Silver Lake Road here in Topeka. If you have questions, please call 785-233-9657.

All applicants should be qualified based on the job requirements listed above and should be able to pass a drug test. We participate in E-Verify.

Skinner’s is a Garden Center operation in Topeka and has been a part of the Topeka community for over 60 years. We take pride in offering our customers exceptional plants, quality landscape products, expert installation and extensive knowledge in gardening, landscaping and all things horticulture.

Here is a quick list of job details:

Job Types:

• Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Part-time (approx. 25 hours/week)

• All positions are seasonal

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Flexible

• We have time slots open every day of the week

• Weekend availability is a high priority

• Daytime shifts only

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)

• Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

• Gardening: An interest in plants and gardening is important!

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Job Duties:

• Customer Service

• Plant care

• Receiving/unloading deliveries

• Keeping the outdoor sales area clean

• Moving and merchandising product

• Always being available to assist customers

• Answering customer questions

• Loading customer orders

• Participating in staff training as needed

• Always being engaged and enthusiastic!

Other Important Details:

• This is an outdoor position…in all kinds of weather

• You will be on your feet the whole time

• Our outdoor sales area is large; you will be moving around and covering a lot of space

• This job involves repetitive lifting

• You will get dirty…guaranteed!

• If you don’t love both people and plants…don’t apply!

Cashier / Sales Associate

Do you LOVE to help people? Are you looking for a rewarding job that provides endless chances to learn and even more chances to contribute your skills and ideas in a team dynamic? Do you like plants, flowers, trees and being in nature?

If you answered yes to all three of these questions, please keep reading!

We have amazing opportunities for some very special people here at Skinner’s! As we gear up for each spring season we begin looking for additional cashier help.

We want people that are organized, eager to learn, and self-aware; people that can see the big picture and want to do their part. We are looking for someone that truly loves to help people, and takes great satisfaction in doing so.

An interest and knowledge about gardening would be great but they aren’t required. We care more about your people skills and your desire to be successful. We'll work with you on the rest!

Positions we will be both part-time and full-time. All positions will be seasonal.

All applicants should possess a strong work ethic, be able to pass a drug test, be able to follow instructions and be able to work well with other people. We participate in E-Verify.

Here is a quick list of job details:

Job Types:

• Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Part-time (approx. 25 hours/week)

• All positions are seasonal

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Flexible

• We have time slots open every day of the week

• Weekend availability is a high priority

• Daytime shifts only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Job Duties:

• Customer Service

• Cash register operation and money handling

• Using our POS system

• Answering the phone

• Customer carryout

• Receiving and processing deliveries

• Keeping the store clean

• Merchandising product

• Always being available to assist customers

• Answering customer questions

• Participating in staff training

• Always being engaged and enthusiastic!