# Tasks & work activities — flower and garden specialised seller

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-1023.00 (Floral Designers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
- **[Core]** Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, using knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
- **[Core]** Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
- **[Core]** Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
- **[Core]** Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
- **[Core]** Wrap and price completed arrangements.
- **[Core]** Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items, using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
- **[Core]** Perform office and retail service duties, such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items, and receiving payment.
- **[Core]** Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
- **[Core]** Decorate, or supervise the decoration of, buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
- **[Core]** Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
- **[Core]** Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
- **[Core]** Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
- **[Core]** Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees responsible for deliveries.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.

## Detailed work activities

- Arrange artwork, products, or props.
- Arrange delivery of goods or services.
- Arrange items for use or display.
- Care for plants or animals.
- Clean facilities or work areas.
- Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
- Confer with clients to determine needs.
- Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
- Determine the value of goods or services.
- Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
- Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Maintain records, documents, or other files.
- Provide educational information to the public.
- Select materials or props.
- Stock products or parts.
- Stock supplies or merchandise.
- Train others on work processes.