Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Lead Landscape Laborer - $15-17/hr

Small Ballard landscaping, design, and construction company seeks a Lead Landscaping Laborer to join its dedicated team. Grow By Design (www.gbdseattle.com) is a full service landscaping company dedicated to the highest level of service and design excellence. Our company designs, restores, and transforms our clients’ properties, as well as offers maintenance services. GBD offers a team-oriented and supportive work environment that is dynamic and interested in what each staff member can add to our services. This is an exciting time to join our team and be a part of this time of growth!

Position Description:
The Lead Landscaping Laborer will be responsible for all aspects of landscaping, be a team leader and have great customer service skills. Experience required in landscaping, construction, plant knowledge, and equipment/tool familiarity. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and handle the physical demands of the job (digging, pruning, weeding, lifting, climbing etc.) Ideally this person is passionate about working with plants and making urban landscapes beautiful and desirable places for all to enjoy.

Additional job requirements:
• Must have experience in landscaping, installations, and construction
• Familiarity with plants
• Able to read and understand landscape plans
• Strong customer service skills
• Quality care of products, equipment, and services
• Very organized and able to prioritize tasks efficiently
• Have a sense of humor and be a team player

Pay: $15-17/hour depending on experience
Full time, 35-40/week, no weekends.

If interested, send resume and cover letter to employment@gbdseattle.com. Deadline for accepting applications is August 8th at 5:00 pm. Please no calls. We will contact top candidates for initial phone interview with follow up of in-person interviews.

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