What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Nursery Assistant position at Ted Lare Design Build & Garden Center?
Company:
Ted Lare Design Build is a reputable full service Landscaping company seeking employees who are willing to grow with us. We focus on professionalism and a strong drive to be the best landscaping in the Metro in terms of quality, speed, and efficiency. We expect a lot but compensate well with competitive wages and benefits.
Job Description:
We are looking hard working dependable employees to assist the Plant Buyer with caring for and organizing nursery stock for the landscaping crews. Duties will include the following:
· Caring for nursery stock such as watering, pruning, fertilizing, spraying, weeding and keeping our high quality plants in top condition along with the grounds and areas containing our sold items.
· Assisting in unloading and distributing plants to sold areas for landscaping jobs that are shipped in from our growers.
· Assisting the plant buyer with assembling sold job orders, loading orders going out to job sites, entering daily use tickets for our landscaping crews and counting plant inventory.
· Other general nursery duties such as irrigation maintenance, assisting with harvesting balled and burlap trees from our field, landscaping bed maintenance on grounds and occasionally helping retail customers when necessary.
Requirements:
· Plant knowledge such as knowing some basic perennials, trees, shrubs and grasses.
· Basic computer skills with some knowledge of excel spreadsheets.
· Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs.
· Must be able to perform frequent bending, twisting, kneeling & squatting
· Ability to take directions and work on your own when necessary
· Have a high level for attention to details.
· A great energetic attitude and a willingness to learn!
· Pesticide Applicator license for 30T and Roadside (can be obtained while on the job)
· Ability to drive a skid loader and a forklift. (Not required – we can train you if necessary)
· Must be able to work Monday – Friday or Wednesday - Sunday
Benefits:
Uniforms provided, health insurance available, paid holidays and paid vacation. 401K after with Employer match after 1 year of service (must be over 21 years old to qualify). The opportunity to work with a family run business, to work with quality equipment and a great management staff who also cares about you. Opportunity for advancement and raises.
Pay Rate:
We offer competitive wages starting at $16 per hour which will be determined on your experience.
Candidates can apply online at http://www.tedsgardens.com/employment/ or call Ryan 515-559-3969 to schedule an interview. Thank you in advance for inquiring about our company, we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18