Organic Garden Care/Maint. Foreman - $DOE

Location: Seattle, WA
If you are looking for an extraordinary company; a leader in organic landscape care and products; an opportunity to be at the head of a growing organic garden care division; and the rewards of doing the highest quality you can achieve; then read on.

We are the hendrikus group; known for our landscape artisanry and innovative organic landscape care using old school knowledge combined with today’s technologies, and backed by over 30 years of successful experience. We understand how to do things “right”, not just “do them”; creatively merging our inherent respect of nature and the environment, our in-depth understanding of how to work with nature, structurally, aesthetically and sustainably.

hendrikus organics is our organic lawn and garden care division, offering both weekly maintenance services, and annual programs that provide organic spray and fertilization services. We have our own custom blended, premiere organic fertilizers, sprays, garden products and custom soils. Our growing service division needs an individual who has the ability and experience to be the grand multi-tasker.

This position needs a hands-on, make it happen individual who enjoys physically doing the work, but at the same time, has the skills and knowledge to oversee, organize, meet with clients, estimate, and lead organic landscape care projects and schedules. Our division is growing and has great potential for the right individual to grow with this division.

If this interests you..and you::
Have a strong background in horticulture, soils, and landscape maintenance
Have solid experience in both hands-on and foreman/manager roles
In-depth knowledge in using organic products and organic approaches to landscape care
Customer service and estimating skills
Are mature and articulate.
Are in good physical condition and health
Have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
Can competently drive larger Isuzu trucks
Can provide at least three current business references

Then we would love to hear from you

We are intentionally a small company… essential for us to provide the high quality and attention to detail for which we are known. So each person we hire is an integral part of who we are and what we do.

What we offer::
High competitive wages
Paid vacation
Paid “well” days off
Full medical and dental plans
401K
Opportunity for advancement

Please take the time to visit our website at www.hendrikus.com to learn more about us.

Qualified applicants only....please apply by: submitting to us your resume, with work experience, qualifications and references, plus your salary requirements. If you have a portfolio of your work, please include that also.

Please send to:
Creatively merging... the aesthetic, the organic, the structural
The Hendrikus Group, Inc.PO Box 1289
Issaquah, WA 98027-0050
Attention: Employment
Or by email at: www.hs@hendrikus.com.
Telephone interview will follow receipt of qualified resumes, after which in-person interviews will be scheduled.

Thank you and best regards.

Grounds & Nursery Specialist II - $2068-2663/month

October 1, 2009
Job Title: Grounds and Nursery Specialist 2
Closing Date: Open until filled, application review begins Monday, October 12, 2009 and will continue until sufficient pool of applicants is received or position is filled.
Starting Date: As soon as possible following the selection process

South Puget Sound Community College is recruiting for a Grounds and Nursery Specialist 2 to fill a vacant position in the Buildings and Grounds division. This position reports directly to the Grounds Supervisor and is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of campus grounds, landscaping, and athletic fields. This position is also involved in litter control, irrigation system maintenance, and storm water system maintenance. Recruitment is open to all applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for this position as stated below.

This is a full-time position starting at $2,068.00 per month (Range 29 of the Department of Personnel Salary Schedule) with periodic increases to $2.663.00.

Desirable Qualifications
 Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing; AND one year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation.
 A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
 Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time outdoors in all types of weather; bend, climb and reach; and lift, pull or push objects weighing up to 65 pounds.
 Duties must be performed in a safe manner.
 Experience with and ability to climb ladders and operate heavy machinery.

Responsibilities and duties of the Grounds and Nursery Specialist 2 include, but are not limited to, the following:
 Prepare soil for planting; plant, transplant, trim and water plants, trees, flowers and shrubs.
 Seed, place grass sod, mow, irrigate, fertilize and maintain lawns.
 Apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer to lawns, flowers and shrubs.
 Rake and remove leaves; pull, hoe and control weeds in flowerbeds and lawns;
 Remove debris, leaves and brush from areas such as sidewalks, streets, and stairs, ramps, parking lots and lawn areas;
 Install, repair and operate sprinkler irrigation systems;
 Inspect and clean storm drains, catch basins, inlets and outlets and maintain retaining structures for the campus holding pond systems.
 Maintain athletic fields by seeding, repairs, mowing, and watering.
 Install and maintain campus signs, fences, rockeries, etc.
 Remove snow and de-ice walkways and roads; operate snow removal equipment.
 Operate power tools and motorized equipment such as tractors, mowers (both hand and riding), weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, aerators, sod cutters, Rototillers, front-end loaders, sweeper blowers, aerators, mobile compressors and small trucks, etc.
 Use hand tools such as shovels, hoses, rakes, pruning shears, loppers, wheelbarrows, hand edgers and pesticide sprayers, etc.
 Clean, service and make repairs to tools and equipment. Clean shop and grounds areas in the Buildings & Grounds compound.
 Clean building courtyard areas not already assigned to building custodians.
Gerald Pumphrey, President*2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512 * 360-754-7711
 Perform other duties as assigned.

The top candidates will be invited to an interview to determine the finalists for this position. Since the selection will be based on information provided by the candidates, it is in the candidate's best interest to address the mandatory and desirable qualifications of the job as they apply to their knowledge, skills, and abilities. A supplemental examination is attached and required to be completed as part of the application process. Application packets received that do not contain all of the required materials will not be considered by the screening committee.

All electronic submissions must be MS Word or PDF file formats only. Application materials become the property of South Puget Sound Community College.

Application Process:
Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit:
1. A letter of application that addresses your qualifications as they relate to the skills, abilities and responsibilities set forth in this announcement;
2. A South Puget Sound Community College employment application
3. A current resume
4. Names, addresses and current phone numbers of three professional references
5. Completed Supplemental examination to:
Cindy T. Arnold
Office Assistant 3
Human Resources Office
South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, Washington 98512-6292
Voice/Message: (360) 596-5500 Fax: (360) 596-5706
E-mail: jobline@spscc.ctc.edu

Conditions of Employment:
All individuals hired must provide proof of identity and proof of citizenship, permanent resident status or employment authorization. This position is in a union shop bargaining unit. As a condition of employment, you must within 30 days after appointment (1) become a member of the Washington Federation of State Employees, or (2) pay a representation fee, or (3) pay a non-association fee. Nonpayment of such fee is grounds for dismissal. Any dispute between the employee and the employee organization as to the amount of the representation fee can be resolved only under the procedures provided by the employee organization, not the employer.

Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer:
South Puget Sound Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants, especially minorities, women, persons of disability, persons over forty and Vietnam-era and disabled veterans to apply. South Puget Sound Community College employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may call (360) 596-5500. For TTY access call (360) 596-5439. South Puget Sound Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer ____________________________________________________________________________________ College Mission: We engage our community in learning …for life

Sales Rep. - $DOE

Leading West Coast horticulture distributor seeks experienced outside sales rep for Idaho, Utah, Montana, & New Mexico territory. Horticultural industry or related exp. required.

Responsible for contacting established customers and developing new prospects, selling a full range of horticultural equipment products and supplies.

Salary plus benefits, 401(K) and company car. EEO and drug free workplace employer. Send resume to Tom Brewer, Sales Manager, P.O. Box 1690, Sumner, WA 98390 or e-mail to t.brewer@mcconkeyco.com.


Location: Idaho, Utah, Montana, New Mexico Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Greenskeeper/Landscaper - $10-14/hr

• Responsible for the safe and efficient care and maintenance of ornamental plants, shrubs, and trees and/or maintenance of golf course putting greens, surrounds, tees, fairways, bunkers, and dunes as assigned.
• Operates equipment associated with turf and ornamental maintenance including mowing, sand topdressing, pruning, bunker raking, fertilizer and agricultural chemical application, and related turf and horticultural tasks working in landscape and athletic turf.
• Position includes working with golfers and the public.
• Assist with project work including irrigation, drainage, weeding, sod planting, tree planting, mulch application, etc.
• Manage property to remove noxious and invasive weed species.
• Performs tasks associated with golf course set up including changing cups, tee setup, trash removal, bunker raking, fertilization and chemical application.
• Assists in construction of drainage, irrigation, bunker rebuilding, sod planting, divot repair, and similar tasks.
• Operates light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.
• Follow Integrated Pest Management Practices for landscape and golf course care.
• Assure proper use, care, and inventory of company equipment, parts, and tools assigned by performing pre-operation checks, routine maintenance, and minor in-the field repairs of equipment as necessary.
• Develop and maintain a positive work relationship with Superintendent, County staff, peers, and subordinates to ensure optimum flow of information.
  
  Must be able to take and pass a pre-employment drug screening test.
  
  Golf privileges for self and immeditate family.
  
  
  To be considered for the current job openings please forward your resume and references to rodle@kempersports.com. No online applications will be accepted. RESUME'S ONLY!
  
  Thanks for your interest in Chambers Bay!
  
  Location: Chambers Bay Golf Course
  Compensation: Hourly wages for this job range from $10 to $14/Hr depending on experience and qualifications. Position offers a full range of benefits including vacation and sick leave, retirement, medical and dental plans, and professional development education and training.
  Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
  Please, no phone calls about this job!
  Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
  

Plug Grower - $DOE

We are a large West coast wholesale nursery looking for a Grower with a minimum of 5 years experience producing plugs from seeds and cuttings. Experience with Perennials is preferred.

We are an established company looking for a team player that has the drive to produce top quality crops and the ability to decode new and difficult crops.

If you have the experience, the ability and want to work for one of the country's top growers, please email your resume to: growerjob@yahoo.com. Please state 'Grower Job' in the subject line.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, PTO time, vacation, 401K and STD/LTD

Compensation: DOE

Landscape Maint. Supervisor - $10/hr

AtWork! is searching for Seasonal Landscaping Maintenance Crew Supervisors!

Join AtWork!’s landscaping team, where you will have the opportunity to be outdoors and use your talents to enrich the lives of people with disabilities at the same time!

AtWork! is non-profit organization with the purpose of helping people with developmental disabilities get jobs in the community where they can earn wages and benefits that help them to escape poverty.

AtWork!’s Landscaping division is currently seeking individuals with landscaping maintenance experience to fill the position of Seasonal Working Crew Supervisor/Trainers. This is a seasonal position that involves performing maintenance work on storm water retention ponds in King County. It is unique in that you will have the opportunity to work out in the field, while helping people with disabilities learn to increase productivity, maintain outstanding quality, and enhance job skills that will give them valuable work experience which can be applied to their future careers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, dedication to producing quality work, and experience working with people that have disabilities!

Hours are daytime, Monday-Friday (some weekends may be required).

To learn more about AtWork!, we invite you to visit our website at www.atworkwa.org.


Qualifications:
-Experience using commercial mowers, edgers, and other outdoor maintenance equipment.
-High school diploma or GED required, post secondary education preferred.
-Valid Washington State Driver’s License, clean driving record, and must be at least 25 years of age to operate company vehicles.
-Ability to pass a background investigation.
-Must be bondable by insurance carriers.
-Current First Aid/CPR certification, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of the onset of employment.
-Experience working with people that have disabilities a plus!


For additional information, please call Human Resources at 425-274-4039.

Please submit your resume via email to: careers@atworkwa.org.

Fax To: 425-274-4060, Attn: Human Resources
Mail To: 1935 152nd Place NE, Bellevue WA 98007

THANK YOU AND WE'LL LOOK FORWARD HEARING FROM YOU!

Nursery Sales - $Negotiable

Loen Nursery is a 140-acre wholesale facility that is committed to providing a large, year-round selection of high quality plant materials for landscape professionals and the nursery industry. Located southwest of Portland, Oregon, Loen Nursery offers extensive inventory, including specimens, hard-to-find items, traditional and contemporary favorites. The company is a one-stop-shopping destination featuring broadleaf and deciduous shrubs, conifers, evergreen azaleas, ferns, flowering trees, fruit trees, grasses, ground covers, Japanese Maples, perennials, rhododendrons, roses, shade trees, specimen vines. The company also offers full landscaping quotes, brokerage services and contract growing, as well as delivery and shipping arrangements.

Independent Sales Representative: Loen Nursery seeks individual to service our Washington territory.

Job Duties include:
• Sales calls by phone and in person on a regular basis.
• Booking orders and coordinating their delivery with our inside customer service staff.
• Following up on building truckloads to geographic areas.
• Tradeshow involvement.
• Building new customer base.
• Grow existing customers.

Skills Desired:
• Computer literate.
• Good people skills.
• Plant knowledge.
• Previous sales experience.
• Horticulture experience either on the job or by education.
• Market place knowledge.

We have beautiful plants just waiting for you to sell. Commission sales position with lots of existing clients built over the last 20 years.

Compensation package negotiable. Inquire to Hr@loennursery.com or Fax to 503-982-3751. “Our customer’s success is our success”