Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Organic Landscape Care - $DOE

Hendrikus Group

Creatively merging... the aesthetic, the organic, the structural. Our successful organic landscape care program is expanding and we are looking for a career-minded individual to play a diversified, hands-on role in its continued growth. We provide annual organic programs using safe disease & pest sprays, soil amendments, fertilizers and more. We rejuvenate depleted lawns and gardens to health and vitality. We work pro-actively with our clients to educate, assist and to provide them our expertise and care.This position suits an outgoing, organized individual who has a background in landscaping, disease and plant knowledge, a technical mind and/or spray technician experience, experience with or the desire to learn organic methods for garden care and fluency in customer contact & education.

Your work may involve:

project planning, scheduling and set up
customer contact & follow-up
education
running trucks & equipment
working with our custom soils, our organic products and methods
quality control & testing
garden analysis and problem solving
absolutely, unequivocally, hands-on make-it-happen days

To work with us you must:

have great HANDS-ON skills in horticulture
have had several years experience working with gardens, soils, plants, pests & diseases
be mature and articulate
love involvement in the understanding of organics and our methods
be in solid physical condition and health
have a valid drivers license with a good driving record
have experience driving larger trucks
have experience with spray equipment

Benefits include great pay, education benefits, opportunities to expand your skills, paid vacation, paid "well" days off, full medical and dental plans, and 401(k).The Hendrikus Group is unique. We are landscape artisans and the foundation of our work is a fusion of ecology and science together with art and intuition. We are also stewards of the earth in our commitment to maintain our client's landscapes with sustainable, cutting edge & proven organic methods. We are leaders in our field, providing our services long before "organic" care became popular and desirable. Learn more about us by visiting our web site at: www.hendrikus.com.Working with us can be an incredible, challenging and rewarding adventure. We are immersed in what we do... the energy that we bring to our work is seen in the results. We are not looking for just "employees" but we are looking for individuals who really LOVE their work and ENJOY learning something NEW every day; individuals who understand that a company is the sum of its parts and what each person contributes to their work every day is critical to both their and the company's success. And by the way, no one here wears white tennis shoes - the owner wields a shovel as much as anyone else at the company.Frankly, we want to work with people who share our ethics. If you agree with the following statements, then we ask you to apply...
If we can't build it sustainably, we do not build it all.All life in the food web, from insects to elephants, is important.We go out of our way to preserve and protect life that lives in the soil or flies in the wind.The first principle of truth is to use common sense.Second, we use science where needed; we don't worship it.And third, always use intuition and see how something feels.Uniforms are less important than uniform work and quality.Accept and eagerly pursue both arduous and easy tasks, as well as the menial and noteworthy in projects. They are all a part of the human creative process whether in the mud or on the mountain.Please send your resume including salary requirements to employment@hendrikusgroup.com. Or send to The Hendrikus Group, Inc., PO Box 1289, Issaquah, WA 98027-0050, Attn. Employment.

Friday, June 8, 2007

Groundskeeper - $10/hr

Groundskeeper

Organization Name:
BREProperties,Inc.
Linked To:
Ceri Calden
No of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Varied Sun-Mon
Hours per Week:
40
*Wage/Salary:
10.00
Employment Start Date:
5/27/07


POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Groundskeeper maintains the grounds in an attractive condition and assists in other types of maintenance as necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain physical appearance of community. Maintain common areas of the community. Assist in preparing vacant units for rent ready condition as required. Adhere to the company’s safety programs. Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Previous experience in property management maintenance, hotel, HOA, or other related industry • Prior janitorial/custodian experience required • Superior customer service skills • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with management and peers • Ability to work weekends required • Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance • Other licenses and certifications as required by state law

*Application Instructions:
Apply online: www.brecareers.com or fax: 888-773-7387

Contact Information:

Ceri Calden

Fax:
888-773-7387
Email:
careers@breproperties.com
Website:
www.breproperties.com

Landscape Gardening & Construction- $10.25-16.5/hr

Landscape gardening and construction (PT and FT available)

We are an organic, Seattle based garden maintenance and construction company serving the King Co. area, primarily within the Seattle city limits. If you love plants and have a head on your shoulders, we are the fun and flexible company you will want to work with! This is a small company where you will have the opportunity to advance your career in horticulture as quickly as your drive and experience will allow. Our mission: to surround our clients with the beauty of nature, sustainably.Full-time and part-time positions available. Lead positions $13.50 to $16.50. Entry level $10.25 to $12.75. Year-round employment for permanent hires and Summer only positions are both available. The work week will blend gardening and construction work. Benefits are provided depending on position and length of employment. Please attach your resume to the email response. Subject line should read GARDENER APPLICATION in all capitals letters. You must have a strong work ethic with minimum 6 months plant experience in the field to apply for an entry level position. More experience is required for the lead positions such as small team leadership, proper plant and sod installation, strong pruning skills, 2-cycle equipment use and care, proper fertilizing methods, etc. You will be contacted with a position description and full application after screening your resume. Provide fax or email address in your cover letter to receive your application. Subject line to read: GARDENER APPLICATION
Email: Application@YourOwnEden.com

Lead Gardeners/Laborers: $10-17/hr

Lead landscape gardeners / laborers needed

ORGANIC LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Allworth Nussbaum is a group of talented landscape
architects, construction professionals, and maintenance
specialists with a passion for creating beautiful
residential landscapes.
Our work strengthens the role the garden plays in
enhancing the experience of living. Our projects integrate
art, architecture and landscape.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Lead Landscape Gardener
$15-$17/hour, great benefits, great projects
We seek a courteous, competent, communicative, and organized individual who will take the role of leading a
landscape maintenance team of 2 people in the high quality care of our residential landscape projects.
Eligible candidates for the position must possess the following:
• Degree from a Horticultural/Maintenance program. ORGANIC maintenance experience a plus
• 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 irrigation
operation and maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and grow with our company
The job duties for the position include:
• Defining tool and material needs for crew
• Day to day maintenance of residential landscape projects of various scales – all types of labor
• Facilitating maintenance of equipment
• Collaboration with Landscape Architects & construction team regarding the intended aesthetic
appearance of each project and corresponding approach to maintenance
• Active involvement in the ongoing personal and professional development of themselves and
maintenance crew personnel

POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Landscape Maintenance Laborer/Gardener
$10/hour, great benefits, great projects
Eligible candidates for the position must possess the following:
• Experience maintaining landscapes in the Puget Sound region
• Communicative individual with willingness to learn and grow with our company
The job duties for the position include:
• Facilitating maintenance of equipment
• Day to day maintenance of residential landscape projects of various scales – all types of labor

Qualified individuals for these positions should contact:
Dale Nussbaum, Allworth Nussbaum
207 First Avenue S., #300
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 623-7396 Fax: (206) 623-7399

Natural Resource Specialist 1 - $2,799-$3,653 monthly

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Position: Natural Resource Specialist 1
Location: Wenatchee, Washington
Salary: $2,799 - $3,653 monthly, effective July 1, 2007
Posting Date: June 6, 2007
Closing Date: June 20, 2007
Position Profile:
· Inspect and evaluate small and large trees to promote plant health, improve plant appearance, and protect people and property.
· Prune and/or remove small and large trees.
· Remove dead or dying branches and trees injured by disease, insect infestations, storms, and/or other adverse mechanical damage through use of an aerial lift or rope(s) and saddle with or without climbing.
· Plant and care for new trees including staking, mulching, and pruning for early structure.
· Assist the Natural Resource Specialist 3 to manage WSPRC forest health and safety through selective hazard tree identification and removal, training, tree replacement strategies, pruning, and insect and disease technical applications, fire prevention, and specific land uses as related to policies and procedures.
· Maintain all of the eastside arbor crew equipment, records, and other work as required.
· Train park staff in tasks directly related to the use of such equipment as: brush chipper, spray equipment, stump grinder, chainsaw, winch and various hand tools related to tree and plant care.
· Conduct, inspect, and inventory trees through use of a technical Hazard Tree Evaluation process.
For more information and application instructions, please visit the following:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/jobs.asp

Tree care Foreman & Trimmers(Seattle) - $DOE

The Davey Tree Expert Company

POSITION: TREE CARE FOREMAN and TRIMMERS

STARTING Immediately. Applications accepted until suitable candidates are selected.

The Davey Tree Expert Company has opportunities in the field of Urban Forestry, as Foreman & Trimmers. Davey is a leader in the Residential-Commercial tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

JOB DUTIES: Positions involve providing expert tree surgery services and inspections to customer properties. Responsible for climbing, pruning and removing trees on residential and commercial properties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Climbing experience without spurs, knowledge of knots, chainsaw operation, bucket truck experience. Valuable qualifications, but not required, we’ll train you: ISA Certification, Class B CDL, strong tree ID skills, installation experience of cables, bracing and lightening protection. Experience in crew management, training, equipment maintenance, customer service, safe working procedures are all highly valuable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Davey offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, advancement opportunities and option to buy Company stock after 1 year of employment, plus access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen required. The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned.

CONTACT--Send Resume and Cover to:

Rick Castro : rick.castro@davey.com

Phone: (425) 462-4707
Fax: (425) 462-8874

Visit Davey Website: http://www.davey.com/ Job Opportunities & Co. Information

Tree care Foreman & Trimmers(Portland) - $DOE

The Davey Tree Expert Company

POSITION: TREE CARE FOREMAN and TRIMMERS

STARTING Immediately. Applications accepted until suitable candidates are selected.

The Davey Tree Expert Company has opportunities in the field of Urban Forestry, as Foreman & Trimmers. Davey is a leader in the Residential-Commercial tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Portland, Oregon

JOB DUTIES: Positions involve providing expert tree surgery services and inspections to customer properties. Responsible for climbing, pruning and removing trees on residential and commercial properties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Climbing experience without spurs, knowledge of knots, chainsaw operation, bucket truck experience. Valuable qualifications, but not required, we’ll train you: ISA Certification, Class B CDL, strong tree ID skills, installation experience of cables, bracing and lightening protection. Experience in crew management, training, equipment maintenance, customer service, safe working procedures are all highly valuable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Davey offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, advancement opportunities and option to buy Company stock after 1 year of employment, plus access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen required. The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned.

CONTACT--Send Resume and Cover to:

Fitu Perry : paul.drake@davey.com

Phone: (503) 287-2282
Fax: (503) 280-1142

Visit Davey Website: http://www.davey.com/ Job Opportunities & Co. Information