Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Description
For over 80 years, the dedicated team at Winston Flowers has been committed to fostering excellence in everything we do. Today, our family-owned company has a worldwide online presence, two state-of-the-art design studios - 60,000 square feet in Boston and 12,000 square feet in New York City - and retail shops throughout the Greater Boston area and in Greenwich, Connecticut. Each and every person on our team works in pursuit of a singular goal: to take care of our clients’ precious moments as if they were our own.
We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Associate to assist our team in Greenwich, CT. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Job Responsibilities:
- Processes floral product and put in appropriate containers for storage or display
- Maintains clean, organized, and safe public and work areas, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms and windows, emptying trash, and replacing light bulbs as needed.
- Organizes, rotate and clean floral cooler, including bleaching on a regular basis
- Stocks and organize shelves in work and storage areas; ensure vases and other hard goods are clean and in saleable condition
- Ensures cash wrap is always fully stocked with packaging supplies
- Unloads and unpack floral, plant and hard goods shipments from LIC and Boston Design Studios
- Develops a working understanding of Winston Flowers’ design styles and create specialty floral designs that meet established standards and aesthetics.
- Assists with preparing cash and carry mixed bouquets daily and supports the consistent maintenance and refreshment of product merchandising
- Applies proper flower fundamental handling techniques, while consistently meeting required standards of production and cost of goods
- Participates in daily set up and breakdown of shop including physical transportation of floral displays as needed
- Assists manager and staff with other special projects as business needs require
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Experience in floral, horticulture, retail, hospitality, or a similar hands-on customer service environment preferred.
- Experience handling and caring for fresh flowers or plants.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Other:
- Flexible work schedule required, including weekend availability
- Peak business periods will require extended work days and work weeks
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds