Applications are now being accepted for Assistant Gardener in the Zoo Operations/ Horticulture Department at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. There are multiple up-to-full-time, seasonal, non-benefited positions to be filled at this time.
SUMMARY
Performs semi-skilled to skilled horticultural tasks in assigned area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
•Assist in the propagating, planting, cultivating, watering, and fertilizing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, and other plant materials.
•Plant bulbs, annuals, perennials, ground cover, shrubs, and trees.
•Under supervision, operate spray equipment to apply herbicides and pesticides to shrubs, trees, lawns, and planting areas, and inside electrical substation fences.
•Transplant and prune trees and shrubs.
•Prepare, plant, and maintain planting beds; seeds lawn areas and cuts and transplants sod.
•Operate motor vehicles to, between, and from assigned work locations.
•Maintain required records; prepares necessary reports.
•Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic knowledge of methods, materials, procedures, tools, and equipment associated with landscaping and gardening is required.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Valid Washington State Driver License required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is varies from moderate to loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Applications are only accepted online through our Jobs page at www.zoo.org; no other forms of application will be accepted. Cover letter and resume are REQUIRED when applying for this position. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 27, 2011
Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Groundskeeper/Caretaker - $DOE
Almond & Associates
Search Consultants
If interested in this position, please contact Byron Conforti at byron.conforti@almondsearch.com or you may call Byron or Le’Anna at 253-952-5555.
COMPANY: Confidential
POSITION: Grounds Keeper/Caretaker
REPORTS TO: Owners of the Property
GENERAL SCOPE: Maintain the grounds and buildings of the confidential owners’ summer beach property comprised of approximately 6-7 acres of waterfront property with backlands, a 2,500 square foot main house and a 1,400 square foot caretaker home. Ensure the natural surroundings, lawn and flower beds present a serene, well-cared-for environment – a place where the family can come and use the property as a summer retreat.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plant and impeccably maintain the grounds, greenhouse and areas (lawn/flowers beds) of the beach.
Perform repair and maintenance of the yard equipment and buildings.
Manage special projects should the need arise for hiring contractors.
Provide expense reporting based on credit card expenditures.
Ability to lift yard equipment as well as fertilizer bags, chemicals, etc…
Creatively plant flowers and plants to maintain attractive floral displays.
Utilize horticultural knowledge to ensure continuing seasonal bloom, specialized gardens/beds
(i.e., perennial gardens).
Repair and maintain fences.
Create a place where the family is “taken care of;” ensure the beach property is ready for the family’s use
(i.e., put boat in water, take care of main house, etc.).
EXPERIENCE:
Proven ability to professionally maintain broad range of gardens, grounds, and pasture land
Must have previous experience pruning, specifically trees
Ability to repair and maintain farm/yard machinery, fencing, and buildings
Strong experience with horticulture highly desired
25 years work experience preferred
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS/QUALITIES:
Self starter
Helpful spirit
Thoroughly enjoys grounds keeping; likes maintaining flower beds
Strong commitment to horticulture; understands the growth pattern of different plans and flowers, and able
to create esthetically pleasing and creative flower beds
Methodical; tends toward perfection
Willing to take direction
Excellent work ethic – focused, loves the work they do and willingly works until the job is done
Handy with small projects
Likes dogs
Good interpersonal skills; works well with all people
Flexible
Unquestionable honesty and integrity
Search Consultants
If interested in this position, please contact Byron Conforti at byron.conforti@almondsearch.com or you may call Byron or Le’Anna at 253-952-5555.
COMPANY: Confidential
POSITION: Grounds Keeper/Caretaker
REPORTS TO: Owners of the Property
GENERAL SCOPE: Maintain the grounds and buildings of the confidential owners’ summer beach property comprised of approximately 6-7 acres of waterfront property with backlands, a 2,500 square foot main house and a 1,400 square foot caretaker home. Ensure the natural surroundings, lawn and flower beds present a serene, well-cared-for environment – a place where the family can come and use the property as a summer retreat.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plant and impeccably maintain the grounds, greenhouse and areas (lawn/flowers beds) of the beach.
Perform repair and maintenance of the yard equipment and buildings.
Manage special projects should the need arise for hiring contractors.
Provide expense reporting based on credit card expenditures.
Ability to lift yard equipment as well as fertilizer bags, chemicals, etc…
Creatively plant flowers and plants to maintain attractive floral displays.
Utilize horticultural knowledge to ensure continuing seasonal bloom, specialized gardens/beds
(i.e., perennial gardens).
Repair and maintain fences.
Create a place where the family is “taken care of;” ensure the beach property is ready for the family’s use
(i.e., put boat in water, take care of main house, etc.).
EXPERIENCE:
Proven ability to professionally maintain broad range of gardens, grounds, and pasture land
Must have previous experience pruning, specifically trees
Ability to repair and maintain farm/yard machinery, fencing, and buildings
Strong experience with horticulture highly desired
25 years work experience preferred
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS/QUALITIES:
Self starter
Helpful spirit
Thoroughly enjoys grounds keeping; likes maintaining flower beds
Strong commitment to horticulture; understands the growth pattern of different plans and flowers, and able
to create esthetically pleasing and creative flower beds
Methodical; tends toward perfection
Willing to take direction
Excellent work ethic – focused, loves the work they do and willingly works until the job is done
Handy with small projects
Likes dogs
Good interpersonal skills; works well with all people
Flexible
Unquestionable honesty and integrity
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Landscape Maint. Foreman - $DOE
Living Earth Landscapes is an established and successful landscaping company with an environmentally friendly focus. Working in Seattle and on the Eastside, we specialize in high quality garden installations, as well as serve a long-standing maintenance clientele with pruning, plant installation and other maintenance services. We do not offer a lawn mowing service. We are very proud to have won the WALP Grand Award for residential landscape installation two years in a row.
We currently have an opening available for an Experienced Landscaping Maintenance Foreman. If you are detail-oriented, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team, then consider joining us. There is potential here for skill development and long term career opportunities. Experience is required in the following areas (please do not apply for this position if you do not have this experience):
• Plant identification, pruning and cultivation
• Soil preparation and planting
• Client liaison - must be able to discuss with each Client their particular requirements, keep records and make follow up contact
Skills in the following are a plus, but not essential:
• Irrigation adjustment, repair and installation
• Pavers and flagstone work
• Retaining walls and rock work
• Water features
• Basic carpentry
A WSDL is required.
We offer excellent health care benefits, paid time off, a positive working environment and advancement with increasing experience. During Spring, Summer and Fall we offer four 10 hour days with Fridays off.
If you are interested, contact us at livingearth@jetcity.com to request an employment application. You can see more about our company at www.LivingEarthLandscapes.com
We currently have an opening available for an Experienced Landscaping Maintenance Foreman. If you are detail-oriented, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team, then consider joining us. There is potential here for skill development and long term career opportunities. Experience is required in the following areas (please do not apply for this position if you do not have this experience):
• Plant identification, pruning and cultivation
• Soil preparation and planting
• Client liaison - must be able to discuss with each Client their particular requirements, keep records and make follow up contact
Skills in the following are a plus, but not essential:
• Irrigation adjustment, repair and installation
• Pavers and flagstone work
• Retaining walls and rock work
• Water features
• Basic carpentry
A WSDL is required.
We offer excellent health care benefits, paid time off, a positive working environment and advancement with increasing experience. During Spring, Summer and Fall we offer four 10 hour days with Fridays off.
If you are interested, contact us at livingearth@jetcity.com to request an employment application. You can see more about our company at www.LivingEarthLandscapes.com
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sales Representatives - $DOE
Outside Sales Representatives
Join our Team and help us grow! We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Outside Sales Representatives with a focus on the mainstream garden industry.
FoxFarm offers a competitive benefits package which includes paid vacation, paid holidays, retirement plan, health insurance, and bonus structure.
Applications available online at www.foxfarmfertilizer.com/jobsfox.html. Email application and resume to ewitt@foxfarmfertilizer.com. A typed name is substitute for an original signature in the signature field and is required for email submissions of employment applications. No phone calls please. FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to an alcohol and drug free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening required.
Join our Team and help us grow! We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Outside Sales Representatives with a focus on the mainstream garden industry.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are a must. Frequent travel required. Must have current driver license and clean driving record.
Qualified candidates will have 3–4 years of experience in the mainstream garden industry as an outside sales representative, in retail sales, or both, and must possess knowledge of mainstream gardening practices and methods, plant life cycles, plant structure, plant diseases and pests, and soil structure.FoxFarm offers a competitive benefits package which includes paid vacation, paid holidays, retirement plan, health insurance, and bonus structure.
Applications available online at www.foxfarmfertilizer.com/jobsfox.html. Email application and resume to ewitt@foxfarmfertilizer.com. A typed name is substitute for an original signature in the signature field and is required for email submissions of employment applications. No phone calls please. FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to an alcohol and drug free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening required.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Nursery Customer Svc. - $DOE
We are seeking a friendly, reliable, hardworking gardener with retail nursery experience to join our team. If you enjoy working outside rain or shine, and would love to share your knowledge of plants while assisting customers, both retail and wholesale, throughout our beautiful first class nursery, we have a great oppourtunity for you.
You must be able to handle the physical demands of stocking, watering, organizing nursery product, signing and cleaning that requires the ability to lift 35lbs, stooping, bending and twisting. Your responsabilities would also inculde receiving, pricing and maintaining plants. Basic plant care and knowledge of annuals perennials, shrubs and trees is a must.
The position is full time 30+ hours a week, must be able to work both weekend days, our hours of operation are 9-5 Monday- Saturday and Sunday 10-5, seasonal 5-9 months of work, requires reliable transportation.
Feel free to contact Tiffini at info@mcauliffesvalleynurser.com or call 360-862-1323 or feel free to apply in person at 11910 Springetti Road in Snohomish. To learn more about our nursery please visit our website www.mcauliffesvalleynursery.com
You must be able to handle the physical demands of stocking, watering, organizing nursery product, signing and cleaning that requires the ability to lift 35lbs, stooping, bending and twisting. Your responsabilities would also inculde receiving, pricing and maintaining plants. Basic plant care and knowledge of annuals perennials, shrubs and trees is a must.
The position is full time 30+ hours a week, must be able to work both weekend days, our hours of operation are 9-5 Monday- Saturday and Sunday 10-5, seasonal 5-9 months of work, requires reliable transportation.
Feel free to contact Tiffini at info@mcauliffesvalleynurser.com or call 360-862-1323 or feel free to apply in person at 11910 Springetti Road in Snohomish. To learn more about our nursery please visit our website www.mcauliffesvalleynursery.com
Admin. Assistant - $10-12/hr
The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is seeking an energetic person to support its program services and initiatives. The Administrative Assiatant will be responsible for supporting the Executive Director with all aspects of office administration and communication, including but not limited to: human resources, drafting correspondence, events and program management. Other duties as assigned.
This is a part-time, hourly position with no benefits. This position works 24 hours/week, Monday - Friday and reports to the Executive Director. Salary range $10.00 - $12.00 per hour. Schedule TBD. Occasional, scheduled weekend work may be required.
Reports to: Executive Director Hours: 24 hours per week
Status: Permanent, part-time, non-exempt, hourly
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities-
Bondable A MUST
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Excellent interpersonal relations, public relations and verbal communication skills
Ability to organize and work independently
Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 30lbs.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to use cash register, credit card processor, calculator and computer
Knowledge of horticulture and plants A PLUS
Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook A MUST
Minimum Qualifications-
Associate's Degree
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
To apply, please submit a one-page cover letter and resume IN THE BODY OF YOUR EMAIL to: steve@rhodygarden.org (No attachments please.)
You may also mail hard copy application materials to:
Administrative Assistant Search
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
PO Box 3798
Federal Way, WA 98063-3798
No Phone Calls Please
This is a part-time, hourly position with no benefits. This position works 24 hours/week, Monday - Friday and reports to the Executive Director. Salary range $10.00 - $12.00 per hour. Schedule TBD. Occasional, scheduled weekend work may be required.
Reports to: Executive Director Hours: 24 hours per week
Status: Permanent, part-time, non-exempt, hourly
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities-
Bondable A MUST
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Excellent interpersonal relations, public relations and verbal communication skills
Ability to organize and work independently
Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 30lbs.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to use cash register, credit card processor, calculator and computer
Knowledge of horticulture and plants A PLUS
Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook A MUST
Minimum Qualifications-
Associate's Degree
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
To apply, please submit a one-page cover letter and resume IN THE BODY OF YOUR EMAIL to: steve@rhodygarden.org (No attachments please.)
You may also mail hard copy application materials to:
Administrative Assistant Search
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
PO Box 3798
Federal Way, WA 98063-3798
No Phone Calls Please
Garden Internship - $8/hr + credits & housing
FILOLI CENTER – GARDEN INTERNSHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS
Filoli is a magnificent 654-acre historic site owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and operated today as a cultural and horticultural center. Features of the 16-acre formal garden include lawn terraces, walled garden, woodland garden, rose garden, sunken garden, bowling green, cutting garden, fruit orchard, knot garden, vegetable garden, native plant garden and greenhouses. There are formal hedges and parterres, rare woody plant specimens, and a 36,000 sq. ft. residence which houses several libraries and a collection of decorative arts. Over 500 acres of the site remain undeveloped, with pristine oak madrone woodlands, redwood forests, chaparral and riparian plant communities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Formalized training in practical horticulture, landscape preservation and public garden management. Rotate through the five garden areas and work under the direct supervision of a staff of over 12 horticulturists. Specialized workshops are scheduled in water management, soil testing, plant identification, shear sharpening, hand tools, power equipment, pests and diseases, garden design and history, and scheduling. Tours of the House, gardens and libraries are also offered and trainees are invited to attend educational programs and lectures.
DUTIES
Planting annuals and bulbs, shearing formal hedges, pruning woody ornamentals and fruit trees, thinning and harvesting fruit, maintaining perennial borders, weeding, mowing and edging turf, fertilizing, watering, using hand tools and operating power equipment, managing greenhouses and container stock, monitoring pests and propagating plants. Trainees are expected to keep records and maintain a journal, and apprentices work two days a week on independent projects.
SCHEDULE
Ten-week internships and six-month apprenticeships are offered year-round, with programs in the spring, summer, fall and winter. Current schedules are posted on the Filoli website. Use this link: http://www.filoli.org/garden_intern.htm Apply at least one month in advance of each start date. Up to five trainees are accepted for each session and international students are welcome to apply.
COMPENSATION
$8.00 per hour, college credits, free housing offered with families in the local community in exchange for eight hours per week of gardening or other work.
TO APPLY
Send completed application, résumé with cover letter, three letters of recommendation and transcripts to:
Lucy Tolmach, Director of Horticulture
Filoli Center
86 Cañada Road
Woodside, CA 94062
To download the application form, visit the website at: www.filoli.org. For more information about the program, call (650) 364-8300, x214, or e-mail the Director of Horticulture: ltolmach@filoli.org.
Filoli is a magnificent 654-acre historic site owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and operated today as a cultural and horticultural center. Features of the 16-acre formal garden include lawn terraces, walled garden, woodland garden, rose garden, sunken garden, bowling green, cutting garden, fruit orchard, knot garden, vegetable garden, native plant garden and greenhouses. There are formal hedges and parterres, rare woody plant specimens, and a 36,000 sq. ft. residence which houses several libraries and a collection of decorative arts. Over 500 acres of the site remain undeveloped, with pristine oak madrone woodlands, redwood forests, chaparral and riparian plant communities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Formalized training in practical horticulture, landscape preservation and public garden management. Rotate through the five garden areas and work under the direct supervision of a staff of over 12 horticulturists. Specialized workshops are scheduled in water management, soil testing, plant identification, shear sharpening, hand tools, power equipment, pests and diseases, garden design and history, and scheduling. Tours of the House, gardens and libraries are also offered and trainees are invited to attend educational programs and lectures.
DUTIES
Planting annuals and bulbs, shearing formal hedges, pruning woody ornamentals and fruit trees, thinning and harvesting fruit, maintaining perennial borders, weeding, mowing and edging turf, fertilizing, watering, using hand tools and operating power equipment, managing greenhouses and container stock, monitoring pests and propagating plants. Trainees are expected to keep records and maintain a journal, and apprentices work two days a week on independent projects.
SCHEDULE
Ten-week internships and six-month apprenticeships are offered year-round, with programs in the spring, summer, fall and winter. Current schedules are posted on the Filoli website. Use this link: http://www.filoli.org/garden_intern.htm Apply at least one month in advance of each start date. Up to five trainees are accepted for each session and international students are welcome to apply.
COMPENSATION
$8.00 per hour, college credits, free housing offered with families in the local community in exchange for eight hours per week of gardening or other work.
TO APPLY
Send completed application, résumé with cover letter, three letters of recommendation and transcripts to:
Lucy Tolmach, Director of Horticulture
Filoli Center
86 Cañada Road
Woodside, CA 94062
To download the application form, visit the website at: www.filoli.org. For more information about the program, call (650) 364-8300, x214, or e-mail the Director of Horticulture: ltolmach@filoli.org.
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