I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Bennett's Greenhouse in Nov 2013
Interview
Bennett's Greenhouses is a family owened business that has been in Lafayette for over 100 years . Applications are available on line and in the store. Applicant are require to fill out an application and turn it in then when we start hiring in March any former employees that we would like to bring back are considered first then if we still need additional positions filled then we as department supervisors will go through the applications to see if there are any good fits for our specific departments . So if you want too work outside with the trees then please put that on your application then nursery supervisors will be more likely to look at your app.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic math questions. Depending on the department. Can you lift 40 to 50 pounds by yourself? How do you handle being in the hot sun all day ? Can you work in the heat without air-conditioning, the greenhouses get very hot and humid even early on let alone in July and August. Many can't take the heat. If you start in March then the weather can be very cold and wet. Can you work in the cold and rain or snow if need be out side?