Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Garden Constrution - $14/hr+

Healthy Gardens Landscape and Design seeks a creative garden craftsmen for installations and garden maintenance (but no lawn mowing).

Our specialty is in creating and maintaining beautiful and useful spaces for our clients using good garden design, high quality materials and plants, and an ecological and natural approach. Stonework predominates in the landscape construction of our gardens, balanced by good horticulture on the plant side. We are a small Edmonds based company, with gardens mainly in the greater Seattle area, with some on the east side and north of Seattle. 2009 will mark our 20th year of success.

You must have professional experience with stonework and other mediums of landscape construction, as well as strong experience with garden plants and their care, including appropriate pruning, planting, weeding, and mulching. Experience with carpentry, concrete work, nursery work and irrigation (drip & conventional) are a big plus, as is good common sense and an excellent work ethic. Must be physically strong, intelligent, positive, and healthy (able to lift at least 50lbs regularly) as well as motivated to learn and excel in this noble craft.

This is a permanent position and we have work the year round, and in all weather. There are always new, exciting and challenging projects in the pipeline, as well as our regular valued clients to take care of. Come join our crew! We work 10 hour days, Tuesday-Friday and generally begin and end the day at our shop in Edmonds.

Starting wage is $14/hour, plus paid vacation time, with regular merit raises. You must have a valid WSDL and a good driving record to drive our trucks.

For more information or to be considered for an interview, please submit your resume to healthygardens@verizon.net or call Jon @ (425) 775-4194.

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