Horticulturalist (2026)

JOB DESCRIPTION Piala’s Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc. is seeking Horticulturalists for our retail nursery. These seasonal positions run the duration of our operating season, which is typically from mid-March through mid-December (when the weather turns inclement). We have full and part-time positions available. Overtime is available, but not required. Scheduled work hours include Saturdays and/or Sundays from April through October. The qualified individual will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and be able to maintain a professional appearance. Must be able to regularly lift 40lbs. 5 years of relevant horticulture experience or education is required. The ability to operate tractors and/or skid loaders, or willingness to learn, is strongly preferred. Responsibilities: • Assist Nursery Manager and Nursery Foreman with daily nursery operations as directed • Assist with plant propagation as needed • Assist customers with plant selections, care and identification • Assist with loading, tagging, and stocking merchandise • Assemble sales floor designs • Tend to all aspects of plant care, including weeding, watering and maintaining the health, quality and appearance of plants and sales lot • Stay up to date with, and keep management informed on, new horticultural products and practices in the industry • Comply with all regulatory agencies that affect the retail garden center and horticultural operations of the company REQUIREMENTS • •Must be at least 18 years old • •5 years of horticulture experience or Associates degree in Horticulture • •Hold a Pesticide Applicator License (3.0 – Turf & Landscape); if one is not currently held, must be willing to obtain and maintain a Pesticide Applicator License • •Excellent communication skills • •A positive attitude • •Physical condition that allows you to meet the demands of daily tasks, including the ability to lift up to 40 lbs • •Ability to maintain a professional appearance • •Ability to take ownership of projects from start to completion • •Ability to multitask and coordinate workload to meet deadlines • •Availability to work within a flexible schedule including but not limited to Saturdays and/or Sundays from April through October ABOUT THE COMPANY Piala's is a family owned and operated nursery, garden shop, and full-service landscape design-build company located in Southeastern Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on our quality plant stock, experienced installation crews, and talented designers.