Jobs & Opportunities
Garden Crew In Washington/Litchfield
posted March 5, 2024
Seeking seasonal garden crew member, Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 8am - 4pm, starting mid March/early April weather depending thru October, in Washington/Litchfield areas.
An experienced gardener with knowledge of pruning shrubs /fruit trees, knowledge of plant material, experience with garden installation, maintenance, weeding, mulching and edging of beds/borders. Must have ability to lift, possess endurance to be on feet all day, have own basic garden tools, including all weather outdoor gear, and must have own transportation. Must speak English. Must be able to work independently and understand direction. Salary commensurate with experience, email cover letter to 80annie@gmail.com.
Green Jay Landscape Design - 4 Openings
posted Feb. 26, 2024
Interested applicants can send resumes to info@greenjaylandscapedesign.com. They can learn more about us on our website: www.greenjaylandscapedesign.com.
Landscape Working Foreman
- Compensation: Salary, $55-75,000 (Pay based on experience)
- Requirements:
• Experience: 2-5 years Landscape Foreman experience (Required)
• License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) and reputable driving record
- Key Accountabilities:
• Installation of landscape projects
• Oversee a team of 2 to 4 crew members
• Punctual and dependable
• Clean and professional appearance
• Truck and equipment maintenance
• Lawn mowing NOT part of job responsibilities
- Required Skills:
• Operating machinery safely (rototiller, sod cutter, excavator, skid steer)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Landscape Construction Laborer
- Compensation: Hourly, $22.00 - $25.00 per hour (Pay based on experience)
- Requirements:
• Driver's License preferred
- Key Accountabilities:
• Installation of landscape projects
• Must be dependable, hard working, punctual
• Clean and professional appearance
- Required Skills:
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Landscape Design Intern
- Compensation: $22 - $25/hour (Pay based on experience)
- Requirements:
• Education or work experience in landscape design or related field
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Vectorworks Landmark and/or Adobe products preferred
• Interest in ecological landscaping, responsible land stewardship and native plants
• Landscape Design portfolio a plus but not required
- Key Accountabilities:
• Attend consultations and site visits with lead designer
• Take photos, videos, measurements and detailed notes on site
• Help prepare design presentation materials using Adobe products
- Required Skills:
• Knowledge of landscape design principals and basic horticultural knowledge
• Interest in native plant landscaping
Landscape Designer / Project Manager
- Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 (Pay based on experience)
- Requirements:
• 5 years’ experience in landscape project management or as a landscape foreman
- Key Accountabilities:
• Oversee and lead a team of 3-8 crew members through landscape installations.
• Work with GJLD management on scheduling projects and preparing for installations
• Order and manage materials for installations
• Stage landscape installation for efficiency and according to landscape plan sold
• Communicate with client on-site about landscape progress
• Communicate with GJLD management about progress of installations and any necessary Change of Work Orders
- Required Skills:
• Highly motivated, self-driven, detail-oriented individual
• Punctual, dependable, good time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans
Interested applicants can send resumes to info@greenjaylandscapedesign.com. They can learn more about us on our website: www.greenjaylandscapedesign.com.
• Are you looking for gardening jobs? We have been getting a few calls and emails from people looking for gardeners. Please send your name and contact information to Kathleen Nelson, knelsonl51@sbcglobal.net, so that she will know to pass along your name, or check these sites for possible job listings.
- Friends of The High Line, NY, NY. Job listings click HERE.
- New York Botanical Garden. Employment Opportunities (includes part time, seasonal, and unpaid internships) click HERE.
- New York Botanical Garden. Volunteer Opportunities click HERE.
- Town and Gardens. Careers click HERE.
- Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Jobs & Internships click HERE.
- UMass Center for Agriculture. Visit UMASS employment HERE to see a listing of employment opportunities at UMass Center for Agriculture.
- Highstead in Redding, CT. Visit Highstead HERE for information about internship opportunities at Highstead.
- Hudson River Park, NY, NY. Visit Hudson River Park for information about job opportunities.
- Central Park, New York, NY. Visit the official site of NYC's Central Park for information about job opportunities.
- CT NOFA. Visit CTNOFA job postings HERE.