Monday, October 8, 2007

Groundskeeper-$DOE

Canyon Pointe Apartment Homes

Work Schedule:Tues-Sat
Hours per Week:40
*Wage/Salary:n/a
Benefits:Medical, Dental, 401K
Employment Start Date:Immediately

*Job Description:Responsible for all phases of the property’s physical appearance including cleanliness and curb appeal. Physical upkeep of the property to include policing the grounds, cleaning and odor control of trash areas, common area floor care, trash removal from vacated apartments, cleaning of walkways, stairwells, mailbox areas, carports, some common area painting, to include model upkeep, as well as some vacant apartment cleaning. Some light maintenance duties.

*Qualifications Required:Minimal technical ability required. Some custodial or apartment experience helpful. Must have good communication skills. Able to complete scheduled, routine tasks quickly and efficiently without supervision. Familiar with safe use of basic tools.

*Application Instructions:e-mail resume to mailto:canyonpointe@essexpropertytrust.com
or fax your resume to (425) 485-0078

http://www.essexpropertytrust.com\

Contact:
Lynn B
1630 228th Street SE
Bothell, WA 98021
425-486-3774 ;fax 425-485-0078
email canyonpointe@essexpropertytrust.com

Landscaping-$DOE

Part-time help with spot landscaping jobs. All work on the Eastside.
I got my start with LWTC and would like to help you get yours. Flexible hours and weekends OK.

Please contact Nancy Tom 425.736.0420 with Down-to-Earth Gardens, Inc.

See my web site for some of my projects: downtoearthgardens.com.

Friday, October 5, 2007

FC Bookkeeper/Office Mgr.-$36,000+ DOE

Wholesale nursery and landscaping company seeks FC Bookkeeper/Office Manager. Minimum 5 years experience to include job costing and monthly financials. Currently use QuickBooks. Respond with resume to mary@brandywinenursery.com. Will be scheduling interviews the week of October 15th

Compensation: DOE annual $36,000 to $40,000

Head Grower-$DOE

T&L Nursery, Inc. a wholesale nursery located in the Pacific Northwest, 20 minutes outside Seattle is looking for a an individual who believes as strongly as we do in growing high quality container plants for our independent garden center and landscaping customers. Applicant must be a self-motivated, independent worker with a strong knowledge of plant growth, the effect of environmental and external influences/pest and disease control on crops. Ideal candidate will have Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science, Horticulture, Floriculture, Botany and / or 3 years equivalent job experience.

General duties include:

- overseeing all aspects of growing container plants on 25 acres
- managing of up to 4 section growers
- constant monitoring of crops; including pest and disease control, plant nutrition, effective use of greenhouse space, and maintenance.
- scheduling of Integrated Crop Management
- fertility management
- irrigation of Nursery crops (use of modern, automated equipment)
- oversee crews to prune, space, weed and the application of fertilizers and herbicides.
- assist with crop planning for future crops
- implement methods to become more efficient in producing plants.

Job requires ability to communicate at all levels with strong interpersonal and supervisory skills, ideally intermediate or better fluency in spoken and written Spanish/English. Physical ability to do the job requiring working with chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, walking on uneven surfaces and standing for extended periods. Ability to work with computers, instruct and evaluate subordinates, work in occasionally stressful and fast paced environment and ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, retirement plan shifts: weekdays and 1 weekend per month hours per week: 40+ Head grower reports directly to general manager

Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to Andrej Suske at office@tandlnursery.com

Monday, October 1, 2007

Forest Crew Supervisor 2- $2433-$3150/mo.

Forest Crew Supervisor 2Northeast Region, Arcadia DistrictRecruitment # 2007-09-0383

AGENCY MISSION AND CHALLENGE:

The mission of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is to provide professional, forward-looking stewardship of our state lands, natural resources, and environment. DNR provides leadership under the Commissioner of Public Lands, an elected official, in creating a sustainable future for the State Trust Lands.
At the DNR, we envision a future in which our human and natural environment provides abundant and diverse social, ecological, and economic benefits for the people of Washington, in this and all future generations. In acting to ensure the vision, we ensure sustainability.
DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. Since 1970 DNR-managed lands have generated $6 billion that support public schools, state institutions and county services. These lands also provide public benefits that include fish and wildlife habitat, clean and abundant water and public access to outdoor recreation. The DNR operates with a biennial budget of approximately $400 million and has over 1300 employees.

For more information about the department, see the DNR website at www.dnr.wa.gov

Job Classification: Forest Crew Supervisor 2
Type of Position:This is a permanent position.

This position is represented by the WFSE. Once appointed to this position the incumbent will be required to pay union dues or other representation fee within the first 30 days of employment.

Monthly Salary Range:$2433-$3150
Benefits Package:Health and dental insurance, retirement pension, vacation, sick leave and holidays
Posting Date:September 26, 2007C
losing Date:October 31, 2007
Location:Deer Park, WA

POSITION PROFILE
There is currently one Forest Crew Supervisor 2 position open in the Arcadia District of Northeast Region. Responsibilities include working closely with and assisting the Fire Suppression Forester in the delivery of the Arcadia Suppression Program as the lead worker supervising, training and documenting activities for (6) NRW-2 Engine Leaders and (12) Fire Fighters. Assigned duties include assistance in the issuance of burning permits, fire investigation origin and cause determination, maintaining district fire equipment and in providing fire training to district personnel and other cooperators. In addition helps other programs in the district as assigned including, but not limited to, State Lands.The Arcadia District Fire Staff consists of four permanent full-time employees and up to 37 seasonal staff who consist of 11 engines and 4 fire wardens. The Arcadia District is responsible for wild fire suppression and regulation on over 2 million acres of private and 90 thousand acres of state trust land. The Arcadia District averages 170 initial attack fires per year, and includes extensive urban interface in the greater Spokane area.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires the incumbent/candidate to have the following in order to perform the essential functions described in the Position Description Form (PDF): • Forest fire suppression and prevention techniques • Oral and written communication • Water delivery mechanics, pump and chain saw operation and equipment use • Burn permit regulation • Regulatory education and enforcement • Basic Forestry SkillsThis announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial, and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR’s ADA Coordinator at (360) 902-1150. DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TTY) by dialing 711.

DESIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• A Bachelor or Associates Degree in a Natural Resource field • Skill in supervision, leadership and management of people • Ability to perform as a team player in a demanding work environment • Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, career seasonal, and seasonal DNR employees. • Experience in supervising wildland firefighting personnel. • The desire and ability to be trained to a NWCG “Red Card” qualification level of Task Force Leader and Incident Commander Type 4 or higher, and use / maintain that level of certification. • Knowledge of the Incident Command System. • Exceptional written and verbal skills. • General forestry background, education or experience • Proven training experience (especially fire) • Maintenance, mechanical and technical expertise of engines, pumps and power tools. • Knowledgeable about safe operation of 4-wheelers, off road vehicle operation, snowmobiles, etc. • Proven ability in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Excel Spreadsheets, etc. • Forest Warden or Police Powers Commission.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire. • Must possess valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. • Must possess at minimum, current Single Resource Boss NWCG qualification. • Must pass work capacity test at the arduous level. • Must pass Criminal Justice Records Check (For applicable Forest Warden and Police Powers certification)

WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this position please submit:
A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the job profile and the required and desired position qualifications. Indicate in your letter of interest how you learned of this opportunity.
A completed application – www.dnr.wa.gov/jobs/stateapp.doc Résumé
An online voluntary Applicant Profile Questionnaire.
A 5 year driving abstract issued from the state in which you are currently licensed.

The first screening will be based on information contained in your letter of interest, resume and your state application.Submit all materials by the closing date to:Electronic methodOR other methodStacey.eslick@dnr.wa.govStacey EslickDNRPOB 190Colville, WA 99114(509) 684-7474 Fax (509) 684-7484

NOTE: Please indicate Forest Crew Supervisor 2 –Recruitment #2007-09-0383 in the subject line of your e-mail.By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

Questions? Please contact Stacey Eslick at 509.684.7474 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@wadnr.govJoin our job announcement mailing list and view all current job opportunities.Visit: www.dnr.wa.gov/jobs

Office manager - $13-15/hr

Falling Water Designs an award winning, full service landscape design/build firm servicing the greater Puget Sound area, has an immediate opening for a part-time office Manager (24-32 hrs/week) to work in our new Monroe Washington office.

Learn about the landscape design/build industry from the back office perspective, while working for a fun, dynamic company with excellent benefits. This position offers room for advancement and is perfect for a self-starting, motivated individual who has a passion for landscaping/horticulture.

Requirements:
You must have previous experience using Quickbooks in an office setting and be able to demonstrate your knowledge. Please do not apply for this position if you have no previous Quickbooks experience. You should be a motivated, self-starter who works well with little supervision. You must be willing to take on and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously in a dynamic position. You must have previous experience with Microsoft office software, and office equipment. You must have strong organizational skills as demonstrated in your work history. Tasks include: light bookkeeping including invoicing, cash receipts, payroll, bank reconciliations, and monthly and quarterly tax preparation, file management, project management, human resource tasks, newsletter creation, assisting the owner with a variety of challenging projects, and supervising the office assistant.

Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to hr@fallingwaterdesigns.com with the words "Office Manager" in the subject. Applications may also be submitted by mail or fax: Human Resources Manager, Falling Water Designs 17516 SR-203, Monroe, WA 98272. Fax: 206-323-9166. Please, no phone inquiries.
Location: Monroe
Compensation: Position pays $13 to $15 per hour DOE

Landscape Install Crew & Lead-$12-20/hr

Falling Water Designs is an award-winning, full service landscape design-build firm in the greater Seattle area. Our rapidly growing company has an immediate need for full-time landscape installation Crew AND Crew Lead members.

We offer:
• Four Day work weeks! Enjoy 3 day weekends!
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Cell Phone subsidy
• 401K retirement Plan
• Health Care
• Bonus plan

We are hiring permanent positions. Are you worried about your current job slowing down in the winter? We've got so much work we expect to keep our employees working all winter long! Feel like you need to move up? Our company is growing so quickly there are all kinds of potential advancement. Enjoy working outside while developing your landscaping skills and growing with a great, well–known company in the Seattle area. We do no landscape maintenance, just new garden installation and major renovation.

Previous experience preferred but not required for Crew positions. WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

CREW LEAD CANDIDATES should have previous crew member experience, crew lead experience preferred. Must be able to work well with others and have leadership and organizational skills. Candidate must also be efficient and hard-working.

Both positions require a valid driver's license, clean driving record AND reliable transportation to job sites throughout the greater Puget Sound area.

Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to hr@fallingwaterdesigns.com with the words "Crew Position" or "Crew Lead Position" in the subject. Applications may also be submitted by mail or fax: Human Resources Manager, Falling Water Designs 925 25th Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98144. Fax: 206-323-9166. Please, no phone inquiries.

Location: seattle, eastside, surrounding towns
Compensation: Position pays DOE. Crew $12-$16 Crew Lead $14-$20