Position Title: Landscape Designer
Job Summary: Design and manage landscapes from start to finish and assist with snow removal operations in the winter. Design landscapes with pro landscape CAD and/or google SketchUp. Knowledge of landscaping materials, installation procedures, and plant material are expected. $23-35.00 pr hour. Pay is DOE. All inquiries are kept confidential. PTO, Paid holidays, Health insurance stipend, paid cell phone, and $5.00 per hour snow removal differential pay. Tuition Reimbursement, relocation expenses reimbursed, assistance with securing a place to live. $1000 Signing Bonus
Reports To: Owner
Major Accountabilities:
- Pro Landscape CAD and google SketchUp
- Accountability of time and materials
- Excel spreadsheets
- Ability to read blueprints and how to read a scale
- Customer service
- Plant replacements and customer call backs
- Ability to mobilize/haul equipment on trailers
- Snow removal tasks i.e. plowing, hauling, ice control, shoveling, etc.
Additional Accountabilities:
- Work in the field when necessary
- Work on, clean, organize all job trailers in the winter months
- Hand clients our project completion templates
- Return materials/pallets to suppliers
- Mix salt/sand and make brine
- Misc. snow removal duties
- Clean and inspect all snow removal equipment after each storm
- Compile crew sheets from each job
- Prepare Client Invoices
- Budget tracking
- Other duties as assigned
Job Duties:
- Customer Consultations
- Designs - 2D & 3D
- Creating proposals
- Use of Pro Landscape, Sketch up, Excel, Word
- Keep all correspondence between customers
- Take phone calls from customers
- Reply to customers in a timely manner
- Explain projects to foreman or project manager in detail
- Track leads and sold jobs
- Offering ideas on how to make jobs run smoother
- Monthly sales reports
- Snow removal operations
Education: Secondary schooling is preferred; however, on the job training is available
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to give instructions
- Able to work as a team
- Willingness to learn
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Ability to lift and work in diverse weather conditions i.e. wet/humid conditions; hot or cold weather
- Complete daily log sheets
- Report to owner when material is low and needs to be ordered
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Personal Attributes:
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Cooperative
- Attention to detail
- Self-responsible
- Ability to work independently
- Adaptable/flexible
- Competent
- Problem solver
- Think on your own/plan ahead
