Nussbaum Group is a leading landscape construction and organic landscape maintenance company serving clients with the highest levels of collaboration and quality to successfully realize and maintain their landscape design vision.
- Lead Landscape Gardener $16/hour, great benefits at 90 days, great projects
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We seek a courteous, competent, communicative, and organized individual who will take the role of leading an organic based landscape maintenance team of 1-2 people in the high quality care of our residential landscape projects.
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 irrigation operation and maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and grow with our company
• A Plus: Degree from a Horticultural/Maintenance program, ORGANIC maintenance experience a plus
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
Qualified individuals for these positions should email, fax, or mail a resume to:
Dale Nussbaum
Nussbaum Group
1100 N. 35th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
Fax: 206-545-0112
Phone: 206-545-0111
Friday, February 27, 2009
Nursery Assistant - $12/hr+ DOE
Munro's Nursery
Flexible hours, part-time or full-time. Nursery is open Monday - Saturday.
Includes all aspects of nursery operations from propagation to selling to the public.
An opportunity to work with an old nurseryman will a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.
Patience is a must as Jerry is hard of hearing.
Contact:
Jerry Munro
425-488-1141
(call persistently, as sometimes he doesn't hear his phone)
Flexible hours, part-time or full-time. Nursery is open Monday - Saturday.
Includes all aspects of nursery operations from propagation to selling to the public.
An opportunity to work with an old nurseryman will a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.
Patience is a must as Jerry is hard of hearing.
Contact:
Jerry Munro
425-488-1141
(call persistently, as sometimes he doesn't hear his phone)
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Seasonal Gardener - $16.27/hr
The appearance and maintenance of the Seattle Public Schools landscaping is very important to the schools and public. We are seeking an individual with a strong interest in horticulture, who is a service-minded professional with a cheerful, customer-service attitude, willing to roll up their sleeves and go to work!
Responsibilities include planting, trimming, mowing, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, turf sweeping, and general cleaning of restrooms and grounds. You must be able to operate power equipment such as mowers, tractors, weed-eaters, and motor vehicles. You must have good organizational abilities, follow-up skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with school personnel and community groups in a friendly and professional manner. Pesticide license desired, but not mandatory.
Please send cover letter and resume to: hjones@seattleschools.org
Responsibilities include planting, trimming, mowing, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, turf sweeping, and general cleaning of restrooms and grounds. You must be able to operate power equipment such as mowers, tractors, weed-eaters, and motor vehicles. You must have good organizational abilities, follow-up skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with school personnel and community groups in a friendly and professional manner. Pesticide license desired, but not mandatory.
Please send cover letter and resume to: hjones@seattleschools.org
Nursery Sales REp. - $DOE
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:
You will professionally manage customer base within a territory, building strong relationships with existing and new customers. Attain sales goals by implementing programs and meeting individual customer needs (i.e. placement of orders, on-site meetings, trade shows, and timely and effective communication with accounts). Provide accurate information in a timely fashion to In-house Sales/Customer service to guarantee customer satisfaction. We’ll support you with Color catalogs, Website, CD- Power point tours of our nursery and product, business cards, order forms and Professional, In-house, sales and customer service support
The right candidate will be self-motivated with strong aptitude and attitude toward selling. 2 - 4 years of sales experience in nursery/landscape or industry related field, organizational skills, office equipment and computer skills (Excel & MS Office) required. Horticulture Degree or State cert. preferred. Sales experience required with background having sold nursery products in your geographic area.
Send resume and cover letter (Please include a brief sales and marketing plan) to:
Jeff Bergstrom (Sales Manager)
Loen Nursery, Inc.
6803 Kinns rd. NE
Woodburn, OR 97071
Jeff@Loennursery.com (email preferred)
“Our customer’s success is our success”
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:
You will professionally manage customer base within a territory, building strong relationships with existing and new customers. Attain sales goals by implementing programs and meeting individual customer needs (i.e. placement of orders, on-site meetings, trade shows, and timely and effective communication with accounts). Provide accurate information in a timely fashion to In-house Sales/Customer service to guarantee customer satisfaction. We’ll support you with Color catalogs, Website, CD- Power point tours of our nursery and product, business cards, order forms and Professional, In-house, sales and customer service support
The right candidate will be self-motivated with strong aptitude and attitude toward selling. 2 - 4 years of sales experience in nursery/landscape or industry related field, organizational skills, office equipment and computer skills (Excel & MS Office) required. Horticulture Degree or State cert. preferred. Sales experience required with background having sold nursery products in your geographic area.
Send resume and cover letter (Please include a brief sales and marketing plan) to:
Jeff Bergstrom (Sales Manager)
Loen Nursery, Inc.
6803 Kinns rd. NE
Woodburn, OR 97071
Jeff@Loennursery.com (email preferred)
“Our customer’s success is our success”
Intern, Botanical Garden - $13.26/hr
Bellevue Botanical Garden
Student Intern II
Parks & Community Services / Resource Management Division
Pay Range: $13.26 per hour DOEHours: 16 hours/week, flexible, some weekend and holidays
Payroll Title: Student Intern IIDepartment/Division: Parks & Community Services / Resource Management
Employment Status: Student InternClosing Date: Open until filled
Position Summary
The internship with the Bellevue Botanical Garden is a temporary position and is offered as an educational opportunity to students in the fields of botany, horticulture or related fields. Interns work 16 hours per week. The intern works a regular schedule, to be set by mutual consent of the Garden Manager, Garden Supervisor and Intern, plus some holidays. While some of the intern’s time will be spent gaining horticultural knowledge working under the supervision of grounds staff, most of the intern’s time will be spent working on collections documentation and mapping with volunteers, grounds staff, and partner group leaders, under the supervision of the Garden Manager. The 2009 internship will focus on collections documentation in the newly-renovated NPA Border and the Waterwise Garden. The internship will last approximately 9 months. At the end of the internship the intern will have gained knowledge about the operation and management of a botanical garden, with special emphasis on collections management.
Primary Responsibilities
Collections mapping – hand and ArcMap.
Plant ID and verification.
Plant records – Access database.
Work with volunteers.
Public relations & special events - set-up and take down, answer questions, presentations, assist wherever needed.
Public garden grounds maintenance - weeding, pruning, raking, deadheading, backpack blowing, sweeping and planting.
Qualifications
Enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university with a focus in horticulture, recreation, or other related field(s).
Experience in botany, horticulture, natural history, or related field.
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience using the PC, including word processing and spreadsheets.
Knowledge of ArcGIS preferred.
Grounds maintenance experience preferred.
Database experience preferred.
Ability to multi-task, handle frequent interruptions.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to respond to public.
Exposure/experience adhering to safety rules and procedures is desirable.
Working knowledge of and familiarity with hand-held power tools and related maintenance equipment.
Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance processes, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to learn to operate safely the equipment and machinery necessary to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to listen and understand direction/instruction, communicates with team members, and responds to customers tactfully and courteously.
Ability to learn how to access information in BBG plant database.
Ability to locate plants on garden’s mapping system.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment can be moderately quiet.
Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Employee must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions and provide weather-related gear if/as needed such as rain gear and/or coat. Employees must provide and wear work clothing appropriate to their duties.
Definition of a Student Intern
Must be enrolled in a bona fide education program. Full time employees taking evening classes, those enrolled in one course, or those going to school periodically are not considered student interns.
During the school year must be scheduled to work 20 hours or fewer per week.
During special situations (i.e. specific internship programs through school) or during school breaks, can be scheduled to work more than 20 hours, up to full time, if appropriate.
Must be terminated as a student intern when no longer associated with an education program.
At-will for the duration of the student intern status.
How To Apply
Short Employment Application may be downloaded from www.bellevuewa.gov, Apply, Jobs, Temporary Jobs and Internships or picked up at City of Bellevue, Parks Resource Management office located at 16023 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98008, M-F 7:30am-4pm, 425-452-6855 or picked up at the Service First Desk located on the main floor of City Hall: 450 – 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004,
M-F 8am-5pm.
Send completed applications with resume, if desired to:
City of Bellevue Or email application to mcrekaby@bellevuewa.gov
Parks/Resource Management/BBGSI
Attn: Michelle Campbell-Rekaby
16023 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
For more information, call Nancy Kartes at 425-452-2749 or email nkartes@bellevuewa.gov.
Student Intern II
Parks & Community Services / Resource Management Division
Pay Range: $13.26 per hour DOEHours: 16 hours/week, flexible, some weekend and holidays
Payroll Title: Student Intern IIDepartment/Division: Parks & Community Services / Resource Management
Employment Status: Student InternClosing Date: Open until filled
Position Summary
The internship with the Bellevue Botanical Garden is a temporary position and is offered as an educational opportunity to students in the fields of botany, horticulture or related fields. Interns work 16 hours per week. The intern works a regular schedule, to be set by mutual consent of the Garden Manager, Garden Supervisor and Intern, plus some holidays. While some of the intern’s time will be spent gaining horticultural knowledge working under the supervision of grounds staff, most of the intern’s time will be spent working on collections documentation and mapping with volunteers, grounds staff, and partner group leaders, under the supervision of the Garden Manager. The 2009 internship will focus on collections documentation in the newly-renovated NPA Border and the Waterwise Garden. The internship will last approximately 9 months. At the end of the internship the intern will have gained knowledge about the operation and management of a botanical garden, with special emphasis on collections management.
Primary Responsibilities
Collections mapping – hand and ArcMap.
Plant ID and verification.
Plant records – Access database.
Work with volunteers.
Public relations & special events - set-up and take down, answer questions, presentations, assist wherever needed.
Public garden grounds maintenance - weeding, pruning, raking, deadheading, backpack blowing, sweeping and planting.
Qualifications
Enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university with a focus in horticulture, recreation, or other related field(s).
Experience in botany, horticulture, natural history, or related field.
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience using the PC, including word processing and spreadsheets.
Knowledge of ArcGIS preferred.
Grounds maintenance experience preferred.
Database experience preferred.
Ability to multi-task, handle frequent interruptions.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to respond to public.
Exposure/experience adhering to safety rules and procedures is desirable.
Working knowledge of and familiarity with hand-held power tools and related maintenance equipment.
Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance processes, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to learn to operate safely the equipment and machinery necessary to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to listen and understand direction/instruction, communicates with team members, and responds to customers tactfully and courteously.
Ability to learn how to access information in BBG plant database.
Ability to locate plants on garden’s mapping system.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment can be moderately quiet.
Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Employee must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions and provide weather-related gear if/as needed such as rain gear and/or coat. Employees must provide and wear work clothing appropriate to their duties.
Definition of a Student Intern
Must be enrolled in a bona fide education program. Full time employees taking evening classes, those enrolled in one course, or those going to school periodically are not considered student interns.
During the school year must be scheduled to work 20 hours or fewer per week.
During special situations (i.e. specific internship programs through school) or during school breaks, can be scheduled to work more than 20 hours, up to full time, if appropriate.
Must be terminated as a student intern when no longer associated with an education program.
At-will for the duration of the student intern status.
How To Apply
Short Employment Application may be downloaded from www.bellevuewa.gov, Apply, Jobs, Temporary Jobs and Internships or picked up at City of Bellevue, Parks Resource Management office located at 16023 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98008, M-F 7:30am-4pm, 425-452-6855 or picked up at the Service First Desk located on the main floor of City Hall: 450 – 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004,
M-F 8am-5pm.
Send completed applications with resume, if desired to:
City of Bellevue Or email application to mcrekaby@bellevuewa.gov
Parks/Resource Management/BBGSI
Attn: Michelle Campbell-Rekaby
16023 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
For more information, call Nancy Kartes at 425-452-2749 or email nkartes@bellevuewa.gov.
Weed Inspector - $12.50-15.31/hr
Thurston County
WEED INSPECTOR (Temporary)
Noxious Weed Control
Closing Date: March 6, 2009
Pay Rate: $12.50 - $15.31/hr.
Non-Union Position
REQUIRES LETTER OF INTEREST IN ADDITION TO OFFICIAL THURSTON COUNTY JOB APPLICATION. POSTMARKS NOT ACCEPTED.
8:00am to 5:00pm five days per week with potential for overtime.
Estimated duration April 1 – August 30th depending on growing season.
Under the direction of the Noxious Weed Coordinator and Lead Technician, conducts field inspections, surveys for noxious weeds, researches ownership of infested properties, works with land owners to develop control programs, posts properties and enters data into access database recording inspections and contacts with land owners. Provides one-on-one noxious weed education and information. Follows up on complaints of noxious weed infestations. Refers non-compliance to the Coordinator or Lead Technician.
Work involves exposure to traffic hazards due to driving as well as physical ability to walk road rights-of-way, fields, shorelines etc.; Requires ability to bend and pull noxious weeds. Field work is performed outside in full range of weather conditions. Overtime is not a guarantee but may be required.
Requirements:
Ability to work independently, work tactfully and courteously with public and be reliable for attendance and completing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently. MUST HAVE a current Washington State Driver’s License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation and a WSDA Public Pesticide Operator/Consultant License.
Necessary certifications for pesticide license include: Laws and Safety, Agricultural Weeds, Ornamental and Turf Weeds and Rights-of-Way.
Applicants who do not possess a current Washington State Pesticide Operator/Consultant license with the necessary certifications will not be considered for interview. High School diploma or GED, one year of college level course work in agriculture related field desired. Experience in vegetation management or weed control. Knowledge of Washington State Noxious Weed Control Law. Preference in selecting candidates will be given to those with previous experience as an employee in Noxious Weed Control.
Application Instructions
A separate application must be fully completed for each position for which you are applying. Resumes may be used to supplement an application, but may not be used in lieu of completing the application form. Copies of applications will be accepted only with an original signature. If a supplemental questionnaire is required, it must be submitted with your Thurston County application by the closing date. Applications are available online at www.co.thurston.wa.us , at the Information Desk in Building 1 of the Thurston County Courthouse, 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia, Washington 98502, or by calling (360) 754-3800 or TDD (360) 754-2933 to request that an application be mailed to you. Applicants selected for interviews and/or testing will normally be called or otherwise notified within two weeks following the closing date on the employment bulletin. If you do not receive notification during this time period, you should assume you were not selected to be interviewed and will not be considered further for this position. Due to the large number of applicants for most positions, unsuccessful applicants are generally not notified.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Thurston County is committed to affirmative recruitment and diversity in employment opportunity. It is the policy of Thurston County to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or disability. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact the ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498 or TDD (360) 754-2933.
WEED INSPECTOR (Temporary)
Noxious Weed Control
Closing Date: March 6, 2009
Pay Rate: $12.50 - $15.31/hr.
Non-Union Position
REQUIRES LETTER OF INTEREST IN ADDITION TO OFFICIAL THURSTON COUNTY JOB APPLICATION. POSTMARKS NOT ACCEPTED.
8:00am to 5:00pm five days per week with potential for overtime.
Estimated duration April 1 – August 30th depending on growing season.
Under the direction of the Noxious Weed Coordinator and Lead Technician, conducts field inspections, surveys for noxious weeds, researches ownership of infested properties, works with land owners to develop control programs, posts properties and enters data into access database recording inspections and contacts with land owners. Provides one-on-one noxious weed education and information. Follows up on complaints of noxious weed infestations. Refers non-compliance to the Coordinator or Lead Technician.
Work involves exposure to traffic hazards due to driving as well as physical ability to walk road rights-of-way, fields, shorelines etc.; Requires ability to bend and pull noxious weeds. Field work is performed outside in full range of weather conditions. Overtime is not a guarantee but may be required.
Requirements:
Ability to work independently, work tactfully and courteously with public and be reliable for attendance and completing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently. MUST HAVE a current Washington State Driver’s License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation and a WSDA Public Pesticide Operator/Consultant License.
Necessary certifications for pesticide license include: Laws and Safety, Agricultural Weeds, Ornamental and Turf Weeds and Rights-of-Way.
Applicants who do not possess a current Washington State Pesticide Operator/Consultant license with the necessary certifications will not be considered for interview. High School diploma or GED, one year of college level course work in agriculture related field desired. Experience in vegetation management or weed control. Knowledge of Washington State Noxious Weed Control Law. Preference in selecting candidates will be given to those with previous experience as an employee in Noxious Weed Control.
Application Instructions
A separate application must be fully completed for each position for which you are applying. Resumes may be used to supplement an application, but may not be used in lieu of completing the application form. Copies of applications will be accepted only with an original signature. If a supplemental questionnaire is required, it must be submitted with your Thurston County application by the closing date. Applications are available online at www.co.thurston.wa.us , at the Information Desk in Building 1 of the Thurston County Courthouse, 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia, Washington 98502, or by calling (360) 754-3800 or TDD (360) 754-2933 to request that an application be mailed to you. Applicants selected for interviews and/or testing will normally be called or otherwise notified within two weeks following the closing date on the employment bulletin. If you do not receive notification during this time period, you should assume you were not selected to be interviewed and will not be considered further for this position. Due to the large number of applicants for most positions, unsuccessful applicants are generally not notified.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Thurston County is committed to affirmative recruitment and diversity in employment opportunity. It is the policy of Thurston County to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or disability. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact the ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498 or TDD (360) 754-2933.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Grower - $DOE
20 years and still growing! T&L Wholesale Nursery is looking for a person to help manage our 30 acre facility. Duties include irrigation, fertilization, scheduling of maintenance and all key aspects of growing high quality container plants. Must be hard working and highly motivated! Fast paced work environment with lots of variety and problem solving.
Job Requirements
Duties: - irrigation of Nursery crops (use of modern, automated equipment) - constant monitoring of crops - Integrated Crop Management - maintenance/repair of irrigation equipment - supervising of a small crew - general nursery work
Pay
salary, DOE
benefits: vacation; medical, dental and life insurance; retirement benefits
hours per week: 40
Experience Required
Must have Min. 2 years experience, College education/bilingual beneficial
Positions open: 1
Contact
Andrej Suske (425)885-5050, office@TandLnursery.com
Job Requirements
Duties: - irrigation of Nursery crops (use of modern, automated equipment) - constant monitoring of crops - Integrated Crop Management - maintenance/repair of irrigation equipment - supervising of a small crew - general nursery work
Pay
salary, DOE
benefits: vacation; medical, dental and life insurance; retirement benefits
hours per week: 40
Experience Required
Must have Min. 2 years experience, College education/bilingual beneficial
Positions open: 1
Contact
Andrej Suske (425)885-5050, office@TandLnursery.com
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