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Garden Center Representative: Local Farm & Feed Store (Corrales, NM)
Village Mercantile
3675 CORRALES RD
compensation:
$13 - $15/hour
employment type:
part-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Garden Center Representative
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Location: 3675 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NM 87048
Department: Garden Center
Reports to: Garden Center Lead
FLSA: Non-exempt | Type: Part-time / Seasonal
Schedule: Thur – Sat: 1130a – 530p with additional hours Wednesday
Working at Village Mercantile
Village Mercantile is a locally-owned and operated pet, home, and farm store serving Corrales and the greater Rio Grande Valley since 1992, known for its wide selection of high-quality feed, farm, pet, garden, and home products. Working at Village Mercantile means joining a community-oriented team that values outstanding customer service, deep product knowledge, and a supportive workplace culture where employees can grow their skills across buying, operations, logistics, and customer engagement. Team members enjoy flexibility, the opportunity to make a visible impact in a small business setting, and strong relationships with local customers and vendors.
Role Summary
The Garden Center Representative assists in daily operations of the garden department—delivering standout customer service, maintaining healthy plants, and assisting Garden Center Lead in organizing the garden center.
What You’ll Do
Customer Experience
• Greet and consult customers; provide accurate plant, soil, fertilizer, pest/disease, and irrigation recommendations.
• Assist Customer Service Representatives regarding plant and garden questions.
Live Goods Care
• Execute daily watering plans, pruning, deadheading, staking, spacing, and rotation.
• Monitor for pests/diseases; implement IPM steps and escalate per policy/licensing.
• Maintain accurate signage (names, zones, light/water needs, pricing).
Merchandising & Presentation
• Assist Garden Center Lead in setting displays and promo features; keep aisles safe, clean, and shoppable.
• Assist Garden Center Lead in executing cross-merch plans (e.g., potting mix + containers + annuals).
Inventory & Receiving
• Assist in receiving, checking-in and tagging plant shipments.
• Report plant damages to Garden Center Lead.
Safety & Compliance
• Follow PPE and safe tool use (ladders, cutters, pruners, pallet jack/forklift if certified).
• Keep chemical/fertilizer area compliant with labeling and local rules.
• Complete incident reports and daily inspection checklists.
What You Bring
Minimum Qualifications
• High School diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• 2+ years gardening experience
• Solid working knowledge of annuals, perennials, shrubs/trees, USDA zones, soils, amendments, fertilizers, irrigation, and basic IPM.
• Comfortable using POS, inventory systems, and mobile devices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
• Horticulture coursework/certificate
Physical & Work Environment
• Work primarily outdoors in variable weather (heat, cold, rain, pollen).
• Frequently lift/move up to 40–50 lbs; stand/walk for extended periods; bend, reach, and climb short ladders.
• Use hoses, sprayers, pruners, carts, and pallet jacks (forklift if certified).
• Availability: Early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak spring seasons; occasional extended hours during truck days and events.
Compensation & Benefits
• Pay: Dependent on experience.
• Benefits: Up to 64 hours PTO per year; employee discount; training/certifications; 401(k) with up to 3% matching; employee bonus program
Screening
• May include background/drug screen per company policy and applicable law.
EEO Statement
Village Mercantile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to any protected status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to participate in the application/interview process and to perform essential job functions.
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