If you love designing and decorating, Bellevue Nursery wants you! We are looking for an energetic, artistic and efficient worker with a knack for creating a wide range of holiday wreaths and centerpieces, from basic Christmas to upscale. It is important for this person to be able to:
• Create aesthetically pleasing holiday wreaths (primarily silks & piks on fresh wreaths) using basic construction skills and color & design principles
• Consult with customers to determine specific wants and decorating needs for occasional custom orders.
• Participate in decorating the gift shop
• Be available during the peak holiday season; Now until mid-December.
Retail experience helpful. Wreath decorating experience required. This is a part-time seasonal position, so we can work with your schedule; eg. during school hours, around family time, etc.
Please send resume to daisy@bellevuenursery.com and/or download an employment application from www.bellevuenursery.com.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Horticulture Maint. Tech. II - $17.47‐$24.18/hr
Metro Parks Tacoma Employment Opportunity
HORTICULTURE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II (B Level)
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND BUILDING SERVICES
Metro Parks Tacoma is seeking a Horticulture Maintenance Technician II (B Level) to perform a variety of specialized technical work related to the operations, production schedules, selection, propagation, growth, care and maintenance of botanic and ornamental plants for the Park District greenhouse and conservatory; propagate, care for and maintain ornamental plants, shrubs, crops and other horticulture inventory for the Park District greenhouse, nursery, conservatory and related facilities. This position requires a broad knowledge of horticulture and assists in providing work direction to other full‐time staff, part‐time staff and a diverse group of volunteers, students and program participants.
CLOSING DATE: Applications must be postmarked by November 23, 2010
STARTING PAY RANGE: $17.47 ‐ $24.18 per hour, grade 1025
CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as a career full‐time non‐exempt position. This position is eligible for benefits. This position is a represented position and the candidate
selected will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 286 and pay union dues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform a variety of specialized technical work related to production schedules, selection, propagation, growth, care and maintenance of botanic and ornamental horticulture for the Park District greenhouse and conservatory.
Determine and implement production schedules to assure quality and appropriate quantity of planted materials; conduct research in trade journals, specialty books, and other resources to schedule seasonal planting activities.
Observe, monitor and control factors influencing the growth of plants, including temperature, humidity, light, ventilation, soil composition, insect, disease and fertility.
Requisition and purchase supplies and materials according to established procedures; obtain competitive prices; prepare and maintain records and reports; submit to appropriate personnel and department as required; operate a vehicle to pick‐up and deliver supplies and materials to Park District and local sites.
Propagate, care and maintain ornamental plants, shrubs, crops and other horticulture materials; assure adequate lighting, temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Perform routine maintenance to plants, flowers, and related crops and displays; water and fertilize plants according to established procedures and schedules; clean, trim, transplant, and prune trees and shrubs as necessary.
Prepare and mix soils, chemicals, seedlings and plants in propagation beds, displays, pots, and other containers; plant seedlings, annuals, seeds, perennial, bulbs, and cuttings according to established schedules and procedures; transplant as necessary.
Monitor and control plant pests, insects and disease; inspect plants for infestation; apply pesticides and remove plants as required; prepare and maintain related records.
Perform minor construction, maintenance and repair to greenhouse and related facilities; remove, cut and install plastic and glass; perform minor painting, concrete work and replace/adjust light bulbs or tubes as assigned.
Provide botanic and horticulture information and assistance to visitors; answer questions regarding a variety of common gardening to specialized techniques of propagation, growing and other greenhouse operations; provide lectures and facility tours for public and private organizations. Compile information and data for a variety of narrative, financial and statistical reports related to assigned operations, activities and functions.
Operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment, including rototillers, front‐end loader (under 1 cubic yard bucket), pesticide sprayers, soil mixers, and other hand and power tools.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: associate's degree in botany, horticulture, landscaping or closely related field and three years of experience in a greenhouse, nursery, public or private display garden facility, including experience in scheduling crop production activities.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Washington driver's license. Applicable pesticide applicator’s license or certification for ornamental plants, weed control, insects and disease. Valid CPR and First Aid Card.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Climbing ladders. Bending at the waist. Stooping. Kneeling. Heavy lifting of objects up to 50 pounds. Pushing and pulling wheel barrows. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment and tools. Reaching overhead and horizontally. Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS: Indoor and outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Considerable exposure to pollen, dirt, dust, and odors. Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Exposure to pesticides and fertilizer chemicals. Chemical fumes. Work at heights over 10’.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit an official Metropolitan Park District application form, along with supplemental questionnaire. Resumes received without the required application form will not be accepted.
Applications can be obtained at the Metro Parks Tacoma Administration building located at 4702 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98405 or by visiting the Metro Parks Tacoma web site at http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/
Full Job Posting at http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/files/library/334422a55dd7c858.pdf
METRO PARKS TACOMA
Metro Parks Tacoma • Human Resources Department, 4702 S. 19th Street, Tacoma WA 98405-1175 Phone: 253.305.1089 • Fax: 253.305.1080 • http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/
HORTICULTURE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II (B Level)
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND BUILDING SERVICES
Metro Parks Tacoma is seeking a Horticulture Maintenance Technician II (B Level) to perform a variety of specialized technical work related to the operations, production schedules, selection, propagation, growth, care and maintenance of botanic and ornamental plants for the Park District greenhouse and conservatory; propagate, care for and maintain ornamental plants, shrubs, crops and other horticulture inventory for the Park District greenhouse, nursery, conservatory and related facilities. This position requires a broad knowledge of horticulture and assists in providing work direction to other full‐time staff, part‐time staff and a diverse group of volunteers, students and program participants.
CLOSING DATE: Applications must be postmarked by November 23, 2010
STARTING PAY RANGE: $17.47 ‐ $24.18 per hour, grade 1025
CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as a career full‐time non‐exempt position. This position is eligible for benefits. This position is a represented position and the candidate
selected will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 286 and pay union dues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform a variety of specialized technical work related to production schedules, selection, propagation, growth, care and maintenance of botanic and ornamental horticulture for the Park District greenhouse and conservatory.
Determine and implement production schedules to assure quality and appropriate quantity of planted materials; conduct research in trade journals, specialty books, and other resources to schedule seasonal planting activities.
Observe, monitor and control factors influencing the growth of plants, including temperature, humidity, light, ventilation, soil composition, insect, disease and fertility.
Requisition and purchase supplies and materials according to established procedures; obtain competitive prices; prepare and maintain records and reports; submit to appropriate personnel and department as required; operate a vehicle to pick‐up and deliver supplies and materials to Park District and local sites.
Propagate, care and maintain ornamental plants, shrubs, crops and other horticulture materials; assure adequate lighting, temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Perform routine maintenance to plants, flowers, and related crops and displays; water and fertilize plants according to established procedures and schedules; clean, trim, transplant, and prune trees and shrubs as necessary.
Prepare and mix soils, chemicals, seedlings and plants in propagation beds, displays, pots, and other containers; plant seedlings, annuals, seeds, perennial, bulbs, and cuttings according to established schedules and procedures; transplant as necessary.
Monitor and control plant pests, insects and disease; inspect plants for infestation; apply pesticides and remove plants as required; prepare and maintain related records.
Perform minor construction, maintenance and repair to greenhouse and related facilities; remove, cut and install plastic and glass; perform minor painting, concrete work and replace/adjust light bulbs or tubes as assigned.
Provide botanic and horticulture information and assistance to visitors; answer questions regarding a variety of common gardening to specialized techniques of propagation, growing and other greenhouse operations; provide lectures and facility tours for public and private organizations. Compile information and data for a variety of narrative, financial and statistical reports related to assigned operations, activities and functions.
Operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment, including rototillers, front‐end loader (under 1 cubic yard bucket), pesticide sprayers, soil mixers, and other hand and power tools.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: associate's degree in botany, horticulture, landscaping or closely related field and three years of experience in a greenhouse, nursery, public or private display garden facility, including experience in scheduling crop production activities.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Washington driver's license. Applicable pesticide applicator’s license or certification for ornamental plants, weed control, insects and disease. Valid CPR and First Aid Card.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Climbing ladders. Bending at the waist. Stooping. Kneeling. Heavy lifting of objects up to 50 pounds. Pushing and pulling wheel barrows. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment and tools. Reaching overhead and horizontally. Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS: Indoor and outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Considerable exposure to pollen, dirt, dust, and odors. Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Exposure to pesticides and fertilizer chemicals. Chemical fumes. Work at heights over 10’.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit an official Metropolitan Park District application form, along with supplemental questionnaire. Resumes received without the required application form will not be accepted.
Applications can be obtained at the Metro Parks Tacoma Administration building located at 4702 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98405 or by visiting the Metro Parks Tacoma web site at http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/
Full Job Posting at http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/files/library/334422a55dd7c858.pdf
METRO PARKS TACOMA
Metro Parks Tacoma • Human Resources Department, 4702 S. 19th Street, Tacoma WA 98405-1175 Phone: 253.305.1089 • Fax: 253.305.1080 • http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Internship Horticulture - $10/hr
Cottage Lake Gardens is a one-acre garden with an exceptional collection of woody and herbaceous plants located on the eastern shore of Cottage Lake just west of Woodinville, Washington. It has one of the largest collections of Trillium in the United States. While the garden is a private garden, its goal is to become a public display garden to be used as an educational resource for horticultural education and conservation with a respected internship program.
Areas of Horticultural Training:
• Primary focus is on garden maintenance and specialized care of rare and unusual plants. This will include bed preparation and renovation, weeding, mulching, deadheading and pruning
• Plant propagation by cuttings, division and sowing of seeds
• Transplanting and repotting
• Composting
• Drip irrigation
• Learning to identify botanical collection by both common and botanical names
• Inventorying, mapping and tagging plants in botanical collection
• Working in garden’s small nursery
• Plant sale preparation.
Prerequisites: This program is designed for people who:
• Have a strong interest in horticulture and a desire to learn
• Are motivated and self-starting, comfortable occasionally working alone
• Are able to do physical labor
• Don’t mind working outside in rain or shine
• Are 18 years old or over
• Gardening experience is helpful but not necessary
Schedule:
• Interns can create an individual schedule that works best for them
• Minimum garden shift of 3 hours/week
• Internships program runs from March 1 to December 1
• Interns work directly with owner, Susie Egan.
Compensation:
Interns can work on an hourly basis at $10 per hour.
For more information or to apply please contact Susie Egan at segan@cottagelake.com
Areas of Horticultural Training:
• Primary focus is on garden maintenance and specialized care of rare and unusual plants. This will include bed preparation and renovation, weeding, mulching, deadheading and pruning
• Plant propagation by cuttings, division and sowing of seeds
• Transplanting and repotting
• Composting
• Drip irrigation
• Learning to identify botanical collection by both common and botanical names
• Inventorying, mapping and tagging plants in botanical collection
• Working in garden’s small nursery
• Plant sale preparation.
Prerequisites: This program is designed for people who:
• Have a strong interest in horticulture and a desire to learn
• Are motivated and self-starting, comfortable occasionally working alone
• Are able to do physical labor
• Don’t mind working outside in rain or shine
• Are 18 years old or over
• Gardening experience is helpful but not necessary
Schedule:
• Interns can create an individual schedule that works best for them
• Minimum garden shift of 3 hours/week
• Internships program runs from March 1 to December 1
• Interns work directly with owner, Susie Egan.
Compensation:
Interns can work on an hourly basis at $10 per hour.
For more information or to apply please contact Susie Egan at segan@cottagelake.com
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Gardener - $15/hr
R&R Enterprises
No of Openings: 1
Work Schedule: part time
*Wage/Salary: $15 an hour
Employment Start Date: 10/11/10
*Job Description: Experienced gardener/pruner needed.
*Qualifications Required: Degree in Horticulture
*Application Instructions: Please email a resume to ginger@randrenterpriselandscaping.com
Contact Information
First Name: Ginger Goble-Van Diest
1560 NE 106th St.
Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 2069318413
Email: ginger@randrenterpriselandscaping.com
*Job Location (City): Seattle
Degrees Preferred: Bachelor's
*Related LWTC Majors : Horticulture
No of Openings: 1
Work Schedule: part time
*Wage/Salary: $15 an hour
Employment Start Date: 10/11/10
*Job Description: Experienced gardener/pruner needed.
*Qualifications Required: Degree in Horticulture
*Application Instructions: Please email a resume to ginger@randrenterpriselandscaping.com
Contact Information
First Name: Ginger Goble-Van Diest
1560 NE 106th St.
Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 2069318413
Email: ginger@randrenterpriselandscaping.com
*Job Location (City): Seattle
Degrees Preferred: Bachelor's
*Related LWTC Majors : Horticulture
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Landscape Maint. Crew Member - $10/hr+ DOE
Kaleidoscope Landscape, Inc.
No of Openings: 2
Work Schedule: varying 4 days within M-F 7AM - 6 PM
Hours per Week: 30-40
*Wage/Salary: 10+ DOE
Benefits: Medical and dental after 3 full months of employment. Performance based incentive bonus and performance based paid time off
Employment Start Date: ASAP
Supervisor: Brenda Miner or Cheryl Workman
*Job Description:
• Pruning appropriate to the season
• Raking and cleaning garden beds
• Powersweeping
• New plant installation
• Providing maintenance appropriate to the season
*Qualifications Required:
* Landscape maintenance experience
• Good work ethic, calling in sick when not actually ill is not considered good work ethic
• On time – you often show up early to allow for delays in travel
• Personable – work well with others as a team
• Good communication – ability to talk with clients and crew members, communicate clearly in English
• Professional appearance – clean clothing without holes (shirt, sweatshirt and jacket uniforms supplied)
• Ability to work outside in the elements year round
• Physical capabilities include lifting buckets of debris up over shoulder
• Passion for landscaping – landscaping is your career path, not a short term job. You have a love and understanding for working outdoors – rain, shine or snow, and you are not planning to ‘try-out’ this line of work just to see if you like it or as something to do before moving on to your true passion or school
• Detail oriented – you have an eye for impeccable work and continue to strive for it
• Stamina – you can keep up the pace throughout a 10 hour work day
• Constructive criticism – you are able to take direction from Crew Leaders and Account Managers and use the information to learn and grow, understanding our goal is to please the client while promoting sound horticultural practices
• Driving experience, valid driver’s license and a clean 3-year driving record – must show proof of prior to interview
Qualifications Preferred:
2+ years experience with landscape maintenance
5 years driving experience
*Application Instructions:
Send resume, cover letter and 3 year driving abstract to jobs@kaleidoscopeinc.net
Contact Information
Brenda Miner
2302 NE 94th St
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 206-525-0584
Fax: 206-525-2941
Email: brenda@kaleidoscopeinc.net
No of Openings: 2
Work Schedule: varying 4 days within M-F 7AM - 6 PM
Hours per Week: 30-40
*Wage/Salary: 10+ DOE
Benefits: Medical and dental after 3 full months of employment. Performance based incentive bonus and performance based paid time off
Employment Start Date: ASAP
Supervisor: Brenda Miner or Cheryl Workman
*Job Description:
• Pruning appropriate to the season
• Raking and cleaning garden beds
• Powersweeping
• New plant installation
• Providing maintenance appropriate to the season
*Qualifications Required:
* Landscape maintenance experience
• Good work ethic, calling in sick when not actually ill is not considered good work ethic
• On time – you often show up early to allow for delays in travel
• Personable – work well with others as a team
• Good communication – ability to talk with clients and crew members, communicate clearly in English
• Professional appearance – clean clothing without holes (shirt, sweatshirt and jacket uniforms supplied)
• Ability to work outside in the elements year round
• Physical capabilities include lifting buckets of debris up over shoulder
• Passion for landscaping – landscaping is your career path, not a short term job. You have a love and understanding for working outdoors – rain, shine or snow, and you are not planning to ‘try-out’ this line of work just to see if you like it or as something to do before moving on to your true passion or school
• Detail oriented – you have an eye for impeccable work and continue to strive for it
• Stamina – you can keep up the pace throughout a 10 hour work day
• Constructive criticism – you are able to take direction from Crew Leaders and Account Managers and use the information to learn and grow, understanding our goal is to please the client while promoting sound horticultural practices
• Driving experience, valid driver’s license and a clean 3-year driving record – must show proof of prior to interview
Qualifications Preferred:
2+ years experience with landscape maintenance
5 years driving experience
*Application Instructions:
Send resume, cover letter and 3 year driving abstract to jobs@kaleidoscopeinc.net
Contact Information
Brenda Miner
2302 NE 94th St
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 206-525-0584
Fax: 206-525-2941
Email: brenda@kaleidoscopeinc.net
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Volunteer - Seattle Tilth
Volunteer with Seattle Tilth as we present the Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Opportunities include assisting in the children’s garden, helping with set-up/ clean up, photographing the event, and much more! Join us in celebrating urban agriculture at this community festival and enjoy free snacks, camaraderie, the volunteer party, and help create a lively, wonderful event!
More information: http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/harvestfairvolunteers2010
Opportunities include assisting in the children’s garden, helping with set-up/ clean up, photographing the event, and much more! Join us in celebrating urban agriculture at this community festival and enjoy free snacks, camaraderie, the volunteer party, and help create a lively, wonderful event!
More information: http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/harvestfairvolunteers2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Plant Records Assistant - Volunteer
Organization: University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Location: Washington Park Arboretum
The Arboretum Curation Office maintains a records center for all plant specimens in the collection. This information serves as the primary resource for collection curation, interpretation, management and planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to ‘dig deeper’ and become more familiar with the largest woody plant collection in the region.
Position Description:
Volunteers’ time is divided in roughly equal parts between indoor and outdoor tasks, year round.
• Outdoor activities include field inventory of specified collection areas, specimen condition verification and plant label placement. Inclement weather is taken into consideration with field work.
• Indoor activities include computer data entry, records research and collection map editing.
Skills:
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Be comfortable working with Excel as it is one of the two major computer programs you’ll be using. The other program is BG-Base which you will be trained on. Both programs are Windows based.
• The ability to read maps and navigate in the field.
Hours:
Thursday & Friday, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., 3-4 hours/week minimum.
Contact:
Randall Hitchin at 206-616-1118 or rch@uw.edu
Location: Washington Park Arboretum
The Arboretum Curation Office maintains a records center for all plant specimens in the collection. This information serves as the primary resource for collection curation, interpretation, management and planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to ‘dig deeper’ and become more familiar with the largest woody plant collection in the region.
Position Description:
Volunteers’ time is divided in roughly equal parts between indoor and outdoor tasks, year round.
• Outdoor activities include field inventory of specified collection areas, specimen condition verification and plant label placement. Inclement weather is taken into consideration with field work.
• Indoor activities include computer data entry, records research and collection map editing.
Skills:
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Be comfortable working with Excel as it is one of the two major computer programs you’ll be using. The other program is BG-Base which you will be trained on. Both programs are Windows based.
• The ability to read maps and navigate in the field.
Hours:
Thursday & Friday, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., 3-4 hours/week minimum.
Contact:
Randall Hitchin at 206-616-1118 or rch@uw.edu
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