Nursery/Garden Center Associate

Troy's Tropics, Sarasota, FL

Troy's Tropics in Sarasota, FL is hiring a Nursery and Garden Center Associate for full-time or part-time work at $15.00 to $20.00 per hour, with weekend availability required. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Duties include plant care, nursery operations, customer service, and register work, with lifting of 50 or more pounds.

What the posting says about criminal records

The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

Troy's Tropics, a family-owned business since 1984, is seeking a dependable Nursery Associate to handle plant care, nursery maintenance, inventory support, customer service, and point-of-sale transactions. The role is hands-on and outdoors in Florida weather, with full-time and part-time schedules available and weekend availability required. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in Florida weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds when needed
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Friendly, positive attitude with a customer-first mindset
• Weekend availability required
• Basic plant knowledge and previous retail or register/POS experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available
• 401(k) matching after two years of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

Job details

Location

Sarasota, FL

Pay

$15 to $20 per hour

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Retail

Posted

Sep 30, 2026

Drug test

Not stated