General Employment Application – Always Accepting Applications

Rockledge, FL

Temporary to Full Time

Student (High School)

Join Our Growing Team – General Application

We’re always accepting applications!

At Rockledge Gardens, we believe great teams grow just like great gardens—with care, patience, hard work, and the right people. Even when we don’t have a specific position posted, we are always interested in meeting friendly, dependable people who may be a great fit for our team now or in the future.

If you enjoy working with people, being outdoors, staying active, learning new things, and being part of a local business and community, we’d love to hear from you.

About Working at Rockledge Gardens

Rockledge Gardens is a garden center, which means our workplace looks a little different from a traditional retail store or office. Much of our work takes place outdoors or in open-air spaces, surrounded by plants, trees, flowers, soil, sunshine, and, of course, Florida weather.

Depending on the position, team members may spend much of their day standing, walking, lifting, watering, stocking, assisting customers, moving plants or merchandise, working at a register, maintaining displays, or helping keep the garden center clean, organized, and welcoming.

It can be hot. It can rain. You might get a little dirty. And no two days are exactly the same.

For the right person, that is part of what makes working here special.

Who We’re Looking For

You do not have to be a plant expert to apply. While plant knowledge and garden center experience are always valuable, we also appreciate people who are curious, willing to learn, dependable, and genuinely enjoy helping others.

Some of the qualities we value include:

A positive and welcoming attitude
Dependability and good attendance
Willingness to learn and ask questions
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work well with a team
Initiative and willingness to jump in when something needs to be done
Comfort working in an active, outdoor environment
Care for our customers, coworkers, plants, property, and community
Flexibility as daily needs and priorities change

Most importantly, we are looking for people who want to contribute to the experience our customers have when they visit Rockledge Gardens.

Types of Opportunities

Our staffing needs change throughout the year, and opportunities may become available in different areas of the garden center. Depending on current needs, positions may include areas such as customer service, cashiering, plant sales and care, nursery operations, stocking and merchandising, receiving, maintenance, landscaping or grounds support, events, food and beverage, administrative support, and other garden center operations.

Some positions may be seasonal, part-time, or full-time. Scheduling needs can also vary by department and time of year.

Submitting a general application does not mean that we currently have an opening in your preferred area, and it does not guarantee an interview or employment. However, it gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you and consider your application when a position becomes available that may be a good match.

What It's Like Here

Rockledge Gardens is more than a place where people come to buy plants. For many of our customers, visiting the gardens is an experience. People come here to explore, learn, find inspiration, spend time with family and friends, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with our local community.

Our employees are an important part of creating that experience.

Whether you are helping someone choose their first houseplant, answering a question, loading a customer's purchase, caring for the plants, keeping an area looking beautiful, ringing up a sale, preparing for an event, or simply greeting someone with a smile, your work matters.

We want our customers to feel welcomed, acknowledged, and cared for from the time they arrive until the time they leave.

That takes a team.

A Few Things to Know Before Applying

Because we are a garden center, many of our positions involve physical activity and exposure to outdoor conditions. Depending on the role, employees may work in heat, humidity, rain, dirt, and changing weather conditions. Positions may also involve standing or walking for extended periods and lifting or moving merchandise and plant material.

Weekend availability may be important for many positions because weekends are some of our busiest times. Scheduling requirements will vary depending on the department and position.

If you are looking for a traditional indoor retail environment, this may not be the right workplace for you. But if the idea of working around plants, people, sunshine, and a little dirt sounds like a pretty good workday, you may feel right at home here.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If Rockledge Gardens sounds like a place where you could see yourself working, we encourage you to submit an application.

Tell us about yourself, your experience, what type of work interests you, your availability, and why you think you would be a great addition to our team.

Even if we don't have the perfect opening today, we'd still love the opportunity to learn more about you.

Come grow with us! 🌱

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First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address*

What type of employment are you interested in?*

Have you been employed here before?*

What is the earliest date you could start working at Rockledge Gardens?*

May we contact your present employer?*

List three things that are important to you in a work environment:*

List three characteristics that describe you:*

Which Rockledge Gardens Department(s) interest you the most? (check all that are applicable) ** Annuals & Perennials: Smaller flowering plants, colorful seasonal plants, small shrubs, grasses, and other plants commonly used in flower beds, containers, and garden spaces.Woodies: Trees, shrubs, vines, citrus, palms, groundcovers, Florida native plants, and xeriscape plants used for landscaping, privacy, shade, and outdoor spaces.Greenhouse: Orchids, bromeliads, houseplants, succulents, water garden plants, and other tropical or specialty plants that may require more specific care and growing conditions.Landscaping: Hands-on, off-site work including delivering plants and landscape materials, planting and installation, loading and unloading products, and driving throughout the county to customer homes and job sites.Maintenance & Beautification: Hands-on, on-site work including mowing, weed eating, caring for sprinkler systems, general property upkeep, and helping keep Rockledge Gardens a beautiful and magical place for our customers and community.Events & Weddings: On-site work helping set up, support, and clean up weddings and special events. This department frequently requires evening, weekend, and after-hours availability to help create a beautiful and memorable experience for our guests.The Market: Customer-focused work in our boutique-style market featuring handmade and specialty products, gifts, and fresh produce. Responsibilities include cashiering, customer service, stocking and merchandising, and some alcohol sales.Information Desk: Assists customers with plant questions and concerns while answering company phone calls and emails and providing friendly, knowledgeable customer service.Management and Office Team: Supports daily operations through administration, team leadership, customer service, and keeping Rockledge Gardens running smoothly.

Tell us a little about your experience, skills, and interests, including any background in plants, horticulture, retail, or customer service.
What type of work interests you at Rockledge Gardens, and what skills do you feel would make you a great fit?
No garden center experience?
That’s okay! We’d still love to hear what you could bring to our team.*

Current or most recent employer (volunteer, education, training, internships or applicable experience) ?*

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High School Education: Please add the following information
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Graduate School Education: Please add the following information
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Please list three (3) professional references; at least one must be a former supervisor.
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Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Drug Testing

At Rockledge Gardens, the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and community are important to us. Because many positions involve working outdoors, operating equipment, lifting materials, driving, and working around others, we are committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace.

In accordance with applicable laws and workplace safety and insurance requirements, all applicants selected for employment are required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. This requirement applies to every position.

Our drug-free workplace requirements include marijuana/cannabis, including marijuana authorized for medical use under Florida law. A Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry identification card or physician recommendation does not automatically exempt an applicant from our drug-testing requirements.*

By signing below (please print name), I understand that completing the drug-screening process and meeting Rockledge Gardens' employment requirements are necessary before I may begin employment.*

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I certify that the information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false or misleading information, or intentionally omitting relevant information, may result in the rejection of my application or, if employed, disciplinary action up to and including termination.

I authorize the Company to verify information provided in this application, including my employment history, education, qualifications, and references, as permitted by law. I understand that additional authorization may be requested for background checks, motor vehicle records, drug or alcohol testing, or other employment-related screenings required for the position.

I understand that a criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment and that any applicable background information will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

I understand that if I am hired, my employment is at will, meaning that either the Company or I may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this application creates a contract or guarantee of employment for any specific period of time. Any change to the at-will employment relationship must be specifically authorized in writing by the Company.

I understand that the first 90 days of employment are considered an introductory period and that completion of this period does not change the at-will nature of my employment.

By signing (please print name) or electronically submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the statements above.*