Horticulturalist (2026)

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 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. Horticulturalist (2026)

S39W27833

Genesee Road, Waukesha, WI 53189 $16

• $22 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time $16
• $22 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time 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 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.