Thursday, May 26, 2011

Gardener - $DOE

Work Schedule: Flexible

*Wage/Salary: Based on experience

Benefits: The pleasure of working in a really cool garden

Job Description:
Monthly garden maintenance tasks, working with the owner or on your own: raking, digging, planting, transplanting, light pruning, thinning or dividing perennials, cleanup, and filling the yard waste container. Occasional tasks include refreshing the wood chip paths, spreading compost, or moving a bunch of dirt from over here to over there.

Qualifications Required:
Experience with, or an intuitive feel for, all aspects of making plants grow, especially planting, water and sun requirements, and soil ammendments. Able to work on your own with a minimum of supervision or instruction. Able to put up with the hard work and crummy weather for the pleasure of seeing the plants you are caring for flourish.
Qualifications Preferred:
Knowledge of shade gardeing and native plants. Experience with or interest in drip irrigation.

Application Instructions:
Call Patrick Kelley at 206-618-9674 (cell) before 5/13 or after 5/22
Email: jpk99@1bluewave.com


Hardscape Crew Position - $DOE

Hardscape Crew Position
Temporary | Seasonal
Do you have experience in landscape construction? Do you like to build beautiful spaces?

City Peoples Gardens design + landscape is looking for an experienced Hardscape Crew Member. Garden Construction experience a must. Can you lift 50+ lbs continuously, and have experience with Flagstone & Paver installation? Experience with power equipment? You must have a valid WDL and a clean driving record. If you are not afraid of hard, rewarding work, you are reliable, have a positive attitude and are self motivated, this could be the place for you.

Please send References & Resume to citypeoplesls@comcast.net, or stop by the office:
2939 E. Madison St, Seattle, 98112
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
EOE. Salary D.O.E.

Landscape Maint. Crew - $DOE

Landscape Maintenance Crew
Crew position available, seasonal, full time.

Do you like to garden? Want to work outside with a fun and dedicated group of people? City Peoples Gardens has a seasonal Landscape Maintenance Crew position available. Professional gardening + pruning + plant identification experience required. Attention to detail in weeding, raking, trimming, staking, and planting. Available to work 10 hours a day, 4 days a week. Must have a valid WDL, be in good physical condition and able to lift 50lbs.
Do you have a positive attitude and enjoy working as a team?
If so, we’d LOVE to hear from you!
Send your resume to:
citypeoplesls@comcast.net or
fax to 206.328.6114, or
apply in person: 2939 E. Madison St. Seattle, 98112.
Salary DOE.
EOE

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Grounds Maint. Manager - $42-48K/year

SALARY:
Exempt; $42,000-$48,000 per year, DOE + excellent benefits

WORK SCHEDULE:
Mon - Fri, 8am-5pm. Occasional weekend hours may be required.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for leading all general grounds maintenance activities on a university campus. Includes coordination of work activity with multiple departments. Lead and coach grounds staff to create a positive, productive and aesthetically pleasing campus landscape. Participate in university sustainability planning. Serves as part of the Facilities Management leadership team. Reports to the Director of Facilities Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Plan, develop, prioritize, and manage efficient grounds maintenance tasks and horticultural programs to assure plant health, cleanliness, and public safety are attained on a daily basis.
-Set priorities, supervise and evaluate 9 staff employees and up to 15 student employees.
-Assure all rules and regulations of the university are known and observed by all grounds staff.
-Monitor and maintain the inventory of grounds supplies and equipment.
-Plan maintenance programs and supervise maintenance of all athletic fields and recreation facilities. Coordinate with other departments to ensure that facilities are ready for events.
-Plan, coordinate and manage all grounds related projects (in-house and contracted) and develop annual capital project requests. Develop, manage and analyze the grounds budget.
-Interview and hire personnel to fill vacancies as they occur.
-Work with landscape architects to design and install landscaping around construction sites.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
-Knowledge of landscaping and ground maintenance procedures, equipment, chemicals.
-Ability to lead a team and conduct employee training sessions.
-Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
-Knowledge of native plant use in landscaping, water-wise practices, low impact development practices and integrated pest management plans.
-Interpersonal and customer relations skills including the ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse community and across all organizational levels/departments.
-Working knowledge of MS Office software programs and e-mail systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Regularly required to stand, walk, lift, bend, stoop, and kneel and occasionally climb and balance.
-Must be able to regularly lift/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.
-Operate grounds equipment involving dexterous use of both hands and feet simultaneously.
-Good hearing and vision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-5 or more years experience in grounds maintenance. 3 years experience leading a team.
-Technical school or other training in landscape management. High school diploma or GED.
-Valid Driver’s License (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2yrs).
-Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check, physical exam including drug screen, pass PLU’s Driver’s Certification Training; and provide an original copy of their Driving Record (5yr Employment Abstract).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-AA or BA degree. Certified arborist and/or certified in Landscape Architecture.
-Knowledge of Excel and budget management software, such as Banner.
-Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance of sports turf surfaces.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit application, cover letter and resume online at: http://employment.plu.edu
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Human Resources
Pacific Lutheran University
Ph: 253-535-7185
Email: humr@plu.edu

Groundskeeper - $DOE

University of Puget Sound

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Appointment Status
Fulltime, Regular ,Monday - Friday 8-4:30, Non-Exempt

Department
Facilities Services

Responsibilities
Perform all duties associated with grounds maintenance. Responsible for keeping the campus in safe condition during snow or stormy weather. Operates small and large sized power equipment as needed.

Qualifications
3-5 years experience in grounds/landscaping industry. Knowledge of mowing, pruning, planting, weeding, debris clean-up, and fertilizer/pesticide application. Ability to operate various landscaping equipment and tools, lift 50 lbs, and work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. High school diploma or GED and WA state drivers license required. Certified Pesticide Applicator License desirable.

Application Deadline Information
Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: https://www.pugetsound.jobs

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA

Groundskeeper - $15/hr (seasonal/pt)

PNA Groundskeeper Job Announcement

The mission of the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is to build community by providing programs, services, and activities aimed at connecting neighbors and fostering civic involvement in the greater Greenwood-Phinney-Ballard community.

Our Values
• Leadership, partnership and teamwork
• Honesty, respect and integrity
• Effective, responsible and sustainable
• Sharing, caring and service
• Joy, laughter and fun!

Our Work
NURTURING YOUTH AND FAMILIES: Preschools, youth enrichment programs, child care, cooperative
preschools, parent education and adult support groups sustain families and build community.

BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER: We provide space at the Phinney Neighborhood Center and the Greenwood
Senior Center for events, classes and other activities.

ENRICHING LIVES: We stretch the mind and body through educational experiences for all ages.
SUPPORTING ARTS AND CULTURE: An art gallery, dances, concerts and other performances reflect our
commitment to the arts.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY: We maintain a strong volunteer program and deliver services through our soup kitchens, senior center and partnerships with other community organizations.

Position Overview
The PNA Groundskeeper position is a part time seasonal position responsible for caring for and cleaning the PNA Campus grounds.

Essential Responsibilities
• Grounds care - weed trimming, mowing, edging, watering, weeding and debris clean-up.
• Maintaining compost.
• Providing some limited support (set-up, emergent problem solving and light custodial) to the Phinney Farmer’s Market Fridays afternoons, June3 through October 7th.
• Special projects, such as supervising volunteers and on-call custodial would be an option, DOE interest and experience.
• Work 8 hours per week from the first week in June through the first week in October.
• This position reports to our head custodian.
• Hours may be divided into two shifts or, if desired, be a single 8 hour shift on Fridays.


Ideal Candidate
PNA is seeking an energetic individual whose experience and philosophy closely aligns with the PNA’s mission and values. Besides demonstrated competence in grounds care, other qualities that are sought are attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a community setting.

All potential PNA employees are required to pass a background screening.

Compensation
Seasonal/ Part-time $15/hour. PNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply
Send a cover letter and resume that describes your relevant experience along with three references to: hr@phinneycenter.org by 11 am on May 25, 2011.

Grounds Keeper - $15.07/hr

Description: Northwest Center Integrate Facilities Services is looking for a Grounds Worker Located in the Everett area. This position performs maintenance task as directed by the Lead Grounds Worker or the Operations Supervisor such as mowing, edging, weeding, pruning and operation of power equipment. This is a Seasonal Position to last 4-6 months working 40+ hours a week, Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3pm.

Northwest Center is an Ability One government contractor. Therefore, a large percentage of NW Center positions must be filled by people with certified disabilities. Applicants who disclose a disability will be given preference.

Reponsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
•Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required
•Meet professional standards of appearance and conduct

Complete assigned tasks according to contract quality requirements; may include but are not limited to:
◦Lawn mowing
◦Edging
◦Pruning
◦Weeding and cultivating
◦Blowing
◦Raking
◦Operate power equipment and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.
◦Perform simple, routine maintenance on equipment (for example, check oil levels, clean equipment after use, etc.).
◦Abide by safety standards when operating equipment, and when using chemicals, gasoline and other petroleum products, hand tools, and other materials incident to the job; and perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner
◦Perform other job related duties as assigned by Lead Grounds Worker, Operations Supervisor or NWC management

Requirements:
■Six (6) months work experience in landscape maintenance preferred
■Current WA state drivers license and an acceptable 5 year driving record
■Some working knowledge of the care and maintenance of lawns, planted beds, trees, shrubs, and plant materials
■Able to pass a Washington State Patrol and other background checks as determined by NWC (e.g., General Services Administration Security Clearance, Department of Defense clearance) and specific to assigned site and duties
■Able to understand and follow instructions
■Awareness and knowledge of safety procedures such as eye/ear protection and equipment operation around the public
■Demonstrated ability to work independently and self motivate
■Demonstrated ability to meet customer and NWC expectations regarding quantity and quality of work
■Candidates must pass a criminal history background check, Federal Clearance and other applicable background checks prior to employment.

Northwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
if interested apply online at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NWCENTER&cws=1&rid=576

Parks Landscape Laborer - $10-15/hr DOE

POSITION: Seasonal Parks Maintenance Landscape Laborer
(Full-time, temporary position until September 30, 2011)

POSTED: May 17, 2011
CLOSES: Monday, May 23 @ 5:00 pm

WORK HOURS: All positions work 40 hours per week, and have varying hours depending on the position hired for. Parks Maint positions require weekend and evening work.

SALARY: $10.00-$15.00 per hour (Depending on experience and position.)

TO APPLY:
******Visit: www.govjobstoday.com to apply online for this position****** The City of Mercer Island is no longer accepting mailed hard copies, faxed, walk-in or email submissions.


GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide assistance in maintaining and repairing City parks and open spaces (trails, planter beds, and road side areas) in order to ensure safety, cleanliness and aesthetic appeal, as well as to meet customer needs and standards. May also perform other maintenance duties as assigned. Heavy constant labor required. Raking, pruning, edging turf, line trimming etc.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PARKS Positions
• Landscaping clean-up, pruning, edging, weeding, picking up piles of vegetation, vegetation control.
• Perform mowing and edging in and around sidewalks and trees in parks, street ends and other City properties.
• Assist with restroom cleaning, litter control, and daily park clean up and inspection activities.
• Must have regular and predictable work attendance to fulfill the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work well with others, stay on task, and take direction from Team Leads and Supervisors.
• Ability to drive a city vehicle; have a good driving record and current and valid Washington state driver’s license.
• Provide excellent customer service to Park users.
• Must have regular and predictable work attendance to fulfill the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to drive a city vehicle; have a good driving record and current and valid Washington state driver’s license.
• Must be able to work weekend and evening hours and a variable schedule.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• High school education or equivalent.
• Desired 3 or more years of experience in landscape field. Must be able to reference prior employment.
• Good verbal communication skills in the English language (listening, giving feedback and speaking up) as well as effective interpersonal and customer relation skills are essential in a team environment. Basic writing skills are required, along with the ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to practice safety by wearing appropriate protective clothing, using safety equipment, and follow good housekeeping and safety procedures.
• Current and valid Washington Sate driver's license and good driving record. Evidence of a good driving record is a condition of employment and a complete driving abstract will be required.
• Completion of a nationwide and Washington State criminal history background check is required in order to determine any past conviction history of crimes against persons, sexual assault or exploitation, and sexual or physical abuse.
• Completion of an I-9 Form documenting eligibility to work in the United States.
• This is a NON SMOKING, and DRUG FREE POSITION.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Various types of tools and equipment are used including: push mowers, weed eaters, power hedgers, edgers, pruners, hand shears, hand saws, shovels, brooms, hand tools, ladders, leaf blowers, fertilizer spreaders, and traffic control devices. Future work practices may necessitate the use of different tools and equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Seasonal employees risk physical hazards from working in and around traffic, heavy machinery, heights and other underground utilities. Exposure to noise, vibration, hazardous and toxic materials, fumes, gases and odors is routine.
Work requires physical strength and agility necessary to perform heavy continuous manual labor under all kinds of weather conditions. Work activities include combinations of sitting, standing and walking and the ability to lift 50-100 pounds on a FREQUENT basis. Seasonal employees must be able to see, hear and smell in order to detect problems and be responsive to their own safety, as well as that of fellow employees.
Seasonal employees must follow appropriate safety procedures and use of protective clothing and equipment including, steel-toed shoes and boots, hard hats, eye/ear protection, rain gear, gloves, traffic control equipment.
Maintenance teams operate in a smoke and drug free work environment for their health, safety and productivity, as well as that of their customers.

TO APPLY:
******Visit: www.govjobstoday.com to apply online for this position****** The City of Mercer Island is no longer accepting mailed hard copies, faxed, walk-in or email submissions.

If you do not have computer access many local government agencies have computer kiosk areas so you can apply online. Your local library and Washington State Worksource are also other alternatives for computer access. If you have any additional questions please call 206.275.7794.

The City of Mercer Island is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and promotes a diverse work force. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA Accommodations made upon request.

All City of Mercer Island employment offers are contingent on the applicant meeting the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act as set forth in EEOC Form 164 (EEO-9). This Act requires the City of Mercer Island to verify the identity of every new employee as well as their legal right to work in the United States. This verification requires you to complete the Government’s Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present the required documentation on the first day of employment.
City of Mercer Island; 9611 SE 36th Street; Mercer Island, WA 98040-3732 (206) 275-7600
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (425) 803-1751

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Gardener/Horticulturist - $16-18/hr DOE

Withey Price Landscape and Design, a high-end garden design/build/maintain firm, is seeking to fill a full time position.



  • Applicant must be willing to take and follow instruction (both written and verbal), have a strong interest in plants, enjoy working outdoors, and tolerate all weather conditions.

  • Reliable transportation is required as our job sites are widely situated throughout the Seattle area.

  • Applicant must be Honest And Reliable, have a good work ethic, be able to work well with others and carry out instructions on their own.

  • Applicant will be asked to sign confidentiality agreements if working for certain clients, and be expected to honor them, under sanction of law.

  • Applicant must have and use e-mail since instructions/daily work schedules are frequently determined or changed the prior evening and sent out before 10:00 PM.

  • Some practical horticultural knowledge and experience needed.

  • Experience with hand and power tools a plus, but not required.

  • Applicant must be able to lift and carry, sometimes up many steps, up to 60lbs., repeatedly.

  • Some mandatory overtime will occasionally be required, and compensated for.

    Duties to include the following as per instruction:
    - Plant grooming
    - Planting
    - Dividing
    - Fertilizing
    - Cleaning of outdoor areas (sweeping, raking, scrubbing, etc.)
    - Carrying/moving and spreading of mulch, soil, gravel etc.
    - Hauling debris
    - Assisting with the installation of stone and concrete paving and landscape rock
    - Assisting with metalwork/fabrication
    - Assisting with the installation of irrigation systems
    - Assisting with the construction of outdoor structures (fences, gates, decks, trellises)
    Training in correct pruning a plus.
    Pesticide applicators license a plus.

    Resume and references required

    Pay DOE

    Benefits available after probationary period of 60 days.

    Please send resume to witheyprice@comcast.net

Landscape Maint. Foreperson - $18/hr

Nussbaum Group builds and organically maintains the most exceptional residential and commercial landscapes in the Northwest.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS- Landscape Maintenance Foreperson

$18/hour, benefits at 90 days.

We seek a skilled and horticulturally trained collaborator and communicator who facilitates and manages daily on-site gardening operations while directing 1-2 gardeners. This individual is in the field 100% of the time, all weeks of the year.


Eligible candidates for the position must possess the following:

• Min. three to five years experience maintaining landscapes in the Puget Sound region

• Min. two years experience leading a landscape maint. crew on private residential projects

• Valid WA drivers license

• Excellent knowledge of native and ornamental plants, current horticultural practices and pruning, and irrigation operation and maintenance

• Willingness to learn and grow with our company and be in the gardening profession long term

• A Plus: Degree from a Horticultural/Maintenance program / ORGANIC maintenance experience

• Able to lift heavy equipment / materials on intermittent basis

• Familiarity with gas powered machines

• Comfortable on a ladder for pruning


The job duties for the position include:

• Defining tool and material needs for crew on a daily basis

• Day to day maintenance of residential & commercial landscape projects of various scales while also performing all types of labor

• Facilitating upkeep of equipment

• Following the determined aesthetic appearance of each project and corresponding approach to maintenance given by the Director of Gardening Operations.

• Active involvement in the ongoing personal and professional development of themselves and maintenance crew personnel


Qualified individuals for this position should email, fax, or mail a resume to:


Nussbaum Group
1100 N. 35th St.
Seattle, WA. 98103
Fax: 206-545-0112

Retail Nursery - $DOE

If you love working with plants and people this is the job for you! We have seasonal position for an energetic and reliable multi-tasker who can handle the physical and fast- paced nature of this job. Because we work with both people and products, it is important for our new team member to be able to operate a cash register, have horticultural knowledge, tagging, stocking and maintaining plant inventory, be able to help customers select plants and lift up to 40 lbs.

RETAIL NURSERY OR GARDEN CENTER EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

You must be able to work both weekends and weekdays 9-5pm in all sorts of weather from sunny to rainy and cold!

Please email your resume to info@mcauliffesvalleynursery.com and we will contact applicants for interviews.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Landscape Coordinator - $DOE

Swedish Medical Center Hospital, Issaquah

JOB SUMMARY:
Scope of responsibility includes planning and maintaining the landscaping of 22 acres, of gardens, shrubs, entrance gardens and lawns. Coordinate and assist with the daily activities of the groundskeeping staff for the Ballard and First Hill campuses. Maintain the appearance of public outdoor spaces (sidewalks, entryways, parking lots, and stairwells). Design and coordinate landscaping projects. Establish and maintain seasonal schedule for maintenance of landscape, ie pruning, irrigation systems, spraying, etc. Identifies needs and maintains the operation of professional equipment. Performs skilled and complex horticultural activities. Must possess good communication and customer service skills. Current in knowledge of local, state, and or federal regulations regarding landscaping aids or techniques (fertilizers, pest control sprays, groundcovers ,etc)

QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities needed to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Education:
High school diploma or GED required. Advanced education in Horticulture, Arborist or Master Gardner Program remains current with all pertinent regulatory issues.

Licensures/Certifications:
Master Gardner or similar certification strongly preferred.

Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 5 years experience in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Proven skill in planning and maintaining high profile landscaping, i.e. pruning, planting, etc.

Previous experience coordinating activities of a groundskeeping crew. Good physical condition, capable of performing all functions of the grounds crew. Must be knowledgeable of pest control and horticulture of the Pacific Northwest. Demonstrated skill in planning and maintaining a high profile landscape. Demonstrated knowledge of current regulatory issues pertaining to Landscaping. Skilled with the selection and operation of equipment required to perform this job, pruners, blowers, trimmers, mowers. Computer skills, windows environment.

To discuss this opportunity, please contact:
Karen Hiller, Swedish HR
Senior Recruiter
206-215-2819
karen.hiller@swedish.org

The Swedish Landscape
Based in Seattle, Swedish is the largest nonprofit health-care provider in the Greater Seattle area. In independent research by National Research Corporation, Swedish is consistently named the area's best hospital, with the best doctors, nurses and care in a variety of specialty areas.
Swedish has three hospital locations in Seattle, plus a hospital in Edmonds, a freestanding emergency room and specialty center in Issaquah (East King County), and a network of 12 primary care clinics. We will be opening a new hospital in the Issaquah Highlands in July 2011 and have just opened new freestanding emergency rooms in Mill Creek and Redmond.
Swedish is not just about facilities, research and new techniques. It's about people coming together to provide the most compassionate care possible. From nurses and physicians to social workers and dietitians, the dedicated teams of Swedish Medical Center are defining on a personal level what excellence really means

Founding
In 1910, when techniques as basic as sterilization were not widely used in local operating rooms, Dr. Nils Johanson saw a need in the Seattle area for a modern nonprofit medical facility — one that offered the latest treatments of its day and followed the very highest standards in patient care. Dr. Johanson, a surgeon and Swedish immigrant, presented his vision to 10 Swedish-American businessmen. Although none were wealthy, they were all eager to do something positive for the young Seattle community. They each agreed to buy $1,000 bonds, and on June 1, 1910, Dr. Johanson's vision was born as a 24-bed hospital in a renovated apartment building. In the first years of operation, Dr. Johanson and President J.A. Soderberg paid the bills out of their own pockets. It was the beginning of a legacy of humanitarianism and stewardship that would transform the small hospital into the region's largest, most comprehensive, not-for-profit health-care provider.

See http://www.swedish.org/About/Overview/Facts---Figures for more information

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Garden Maintenance - $15-17/hour

Exteriorscapes

No of Openings: 2
Work Schedule: T-F during summer/ M-F winter
Hours per Week: 40
*Wage/Salary: $15-$17/hr
Benefits: Medical, paid holiday and sick days,
Employment Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:
We seek a courteous, competent, communicative, and organized individual who will contribute to our organic-based landscape maintenance team in the high quality care of our residential landscapes.

Eligible candidates for the position MUST possess the following:
• Day to day maintenance of residential landscape projects of various scales – all types of labor (mulching, weeding, pruning, planting, etc...)
• Willingness to share knowledge, to learn from others’ experiences and to grow with our company
• Planting new installs, containers and existing landscapes.
• Help with maintenance of equipment and vehicles
• Collaboration with office staff, managers, landscape designers & construction team regarding each project

Qualifications Required: The job duties for the position include:
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
A Plus: Degree from a Horticultural/Maintenance program and/or active involvement in the green industry
• Previous experience maintaining landscapes in the Puget Sound region
• Valid WA drivers license with good driving record.
• Excellent knowledge of native and ornamental plants and weeds and of current organic horticultural practices.
• Active involvement in the ongoing personal and professional development of themselves and other maintenance crew personnel


Be a self motivated, good person who loves working hard with good people!

Application Instructions:
Please email resume to cameron@exteriorscapes.com or fax to 206.783.1832

Contact Information:
Cameron Scott
10017 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle WA 98133

Phone: 206.517.2650
Fax: 206.783.1832
Email: cameron@exteriorscapes.com

Website: www.exteriorscapes.com

Monday, May 9, 2011

Canvasser for Arborist - $DOE

A to Z Stump and Tree Inc. JOB OPENING

Date: 05/01/2011
Respond to: chrishallarborist@gmail.com

A to Z Stump & Tree Inc., one of the area’s leading tree service companies, is seeking energetic and self-motivated individuals to promote its services in the eastside (Redmond) area.

The job is for a canvasser who seeks to get estimate appointments for tree service bids. All candidates selected will receive on-the-job training from our ISA Certified Arborist. There is NO selling involved. Basically work through neighborhoods and inquire if there are any tree service needs. If there are, just ask for a time when someone can come back to do the estimate.
(The successful candidate will NOT be doing the estimates!)

This job has the opportunity for growth for the successful candidate since the hours and responsibilities will increase come spring and summer. Get paid to work in the great outdoors!

Responsibilities:
• Speak with homeowners to determine if they are considering any tree work at their home
• Schedule free estimates for the homeowners
• Distribute residential targeted marketing material

Qualifications:
• Reliable form of transportation
• Clean-cut & reliable
• Strong oral communication skills
• Energetic & positive attitude
• Enjoys working in a fast paced environment and can turn rejection into motivation
• Flexible schedule (to include Saturdays)
• Must be 18+ and have valid Driver License

Compensation:
• Per hour base (4-5 hrs/day 1-5 days per week) flexible schedule
• Bonuses possible (based on performance)

Interested candidates should submit resume via email:
- Name
- Phone
- Number of hours requested
- What interests you about this job
- Best times to contact you

NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY OR RECEIVE A CALL BACK.
Hiring Organization: A to Z Stump and Tree Inc.