skillfactor-pipeline/skills/flower-and-garden-specialised-seller/references/tasks.md

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.