Landscape and Turf Maintenance
Almstead
Tree & Shrub Care Company
Steven E. Pearson, Human Resource Mgr.
58 Beechwood Ave.
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Phone: 914-576-0193
Fax: 914-576-5448
www.almstead.com
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, Inc is headquartered in Rochelle, New York. a premiere provider of arboricultural services in the Northeast.
Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking Arborists/Sales Professionals to manage premier territories in our New York, Connecticut and New Jersey Locations.
Requirements: Two/Four year degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Floriculture, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences or Business/Marketing. A minimum of 5-7 years industry experience would also quality.
Additional information:
-Excellent compensation (commensurate with experience)
-401K savings plan
-Health Care benefits
-Auto allowance
-Paid holidays/vacation/sick days
-Continuing education reimbursement
-One of the largest family owned/operated companies in the North east.
Management Opportunities: Branch, Production, and Plant Health Care, Technicians, plant Health Care Managers and Arborist/Sales Professionals.
Internship positions also available in 2003 in:
-Tree Care
-Plant Health Care
-Integrated Pest Management
for more information and application, please visit the HFRR Student Records office at 1028 Throckmorton Hall).
02/03
Amelia
Island Plantation
Barbara Ross, Internship Coordinator
P.O. Box 3000
Amelia Island, FL 32035-3000
(904) 277-5904
Fax: (904) 491-4345
www.aipfl.com
Turf Maintenance Internship:
Aspen Lawn &
Landscape
1812-A Kansas City Road
Olathe, KS 66062
Phone: (913) 829-6135
Fax: (913) 829-6062
Aspen Lawn & Landscape is a full service lawn maintenance company working in South Johnson County in Kansas City. We have been in business since 1985 and through hard work have established ourselves as one of the leaders in this area. We offer excellent entry level opportunities for the right individuals. We are continuing to make a strong effort towards filling our staff with college graduates in the area of Horticulture, Design & Management.
Audrie
Seeley & Company
Landscape Contractor
9300 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
Ph: 816-361-0011
Fax: 816-361-1666
Bartholomew
Landscapes
London, UK
www.bartholomew-landscapes.com
Incredible Internship!
Constant
Care Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
John or Mel Harvey
4232 Dr. Greaves Rd.
Grandview, MO 64030
Ph: 816-763-2400
FX: 816-763-3243
jsh_ccgmi@msn.com
Constant Care Grounds Maintenance, Inc is a premier Landscape Maintenance and Contracting company serving the Kansas City metro area since 1990. We provide commercial landscape maintenance services, landscape design and install, irrigation design and install, irrigation service and chemical application. We are located in Grandview, MO a suburb on the SE side of Kansas City. We have several openings for qualified candidates.
Crew Foreman Landscaping - Permanent
Crew Foreman Maintenance - Permanent
Seasonal Color and Bed Maintenance Foreman - Permanent
Irrigation Service Tech. - Permanent
Crew Chief -Internship
For more information please see posting in 1028 Throckmorton or contact John Harvey 816-763-2400.
01/04
Creative
Landscapes, Inc.
Attn: Wayne Moore
785-246-2679
Tree Trimmer:
Diagnose and plan proper trimming procedures, tree removal, cabling and bracing stump grinding. Must be physically able to climb trees, operate a bucket truck and bid jobs. Training will be provided. Attributes: arborist training, must be in good physical condition, and able to interact with clients.
Maintenance Supervisor:
Weekly/bi-weekly trips to clients property to maintain proper landscape, example, weed control, pruning and shaping at appropriate time, installing small landscape projects, look for diseases or problems within landscape, keep problems from spreading, interact with clients so that property is maintained per their specifications. Attributes: Horticulture knowledge, trimming and pruning experience. Training will be provided.
Perks:
Competitive Pay, paid vacation, holiday pay, profit sharing, insurance allowance, sick leave.
Management philosophy:
We do not want employees to work for us, we want our employees to work with us.
02/04
Custom
Lawn and Landscape
Olathe KS
Contact: Reg Robertson (reg@customlawn.com)
Potential employees would find a growing staff with many employees who have been with the company between five and ten years. They would also find a company who would be appreciative of their talents.
Just a little about Custom Lawn and Landscape:
We are an established business of 20+ years of offering full service to both residential and commercial customers. This service includes landscape design/installation, lawn care, tree and shrub care, lawn maintenance, irrigation installation and service, and lawn renovation. We also do commercial snow removal. Benefits of the company include paid vacation, holidays, sick/personal days, profit sharing and 401-K after one year.
03/02
DentcoR
FAX: 517-668-9488
dentcohr@theoutsideguys.com
DentcoR, a 27 year Exterior Services Management company, specializes in landscape maintenance, snow removal, irrigation, and parking lot sweeping services for commercial properties nationwide. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including automobile expense reimbursement, 401k plan, and continuing education.
Currently, we are in search of a talented individual with a high degree of maturity and self-motivation to join our company in the general Kansas City area.
Responsibilities Include:
-Recruit and manage local contractors
-Conduct site inspections
-Identify and resolve potential problems
-Respond to all customer concerns immediately upon receipt
Regular vehicular travel is required throughout Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and E. Nebraska. Candidates must have prior landscape experience maintaining commercial properties including snow removal. Excellent computer skills are a must. Qualified candidates interested in joining the Dentco team should email their resume to dentcohr@theoutsideguys.com.
04/04
Designscapes
Colorado
2134 S. Valentia St.
Denver, CO 80231
Tel: (303) 721-9003
Fax: (303) 755-7040
We are seeking experienced, motivated, and customer-oriented individuals. Positions require a clean, valid Colorado's driver's license; bilingual (Spanish) preferred, Commercial driver's license and construction experience also helpful.
-Irrigation Technicians
-Construction Foreman
-Maintenance Forman
-Equipment Manager/Mechanic
-Equipment Operator
-Plant Care Specialist
-Receptionist/Admin.
-Sales Administrator
Earthcare Services Landscape & Irrigation
If you are a self-motivated, detailed, and progressive individual, then we would like to hear from you. All inquires are confidential, please send resumes and work history to:
Earthcare Services Landscape Division
1777 East Old
Highway 40
New Cambria, KS 67470
Attn: Paul G.
Ph: 785-822-6540
FAX: 785-822-6542
03/02
French
Farm
Contact: David
516 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
update 06/01
Glenwild
Contact: David G. Willis, CGCS
8275 Glenwild Drive
Park City, Utah 84098
Ph: (435) 615-7632
Fx: (435) 615-7623
email: david.willis@glenwild.com
Grass-Roots, Inc.
Contact: Joy Bennefeld
Ph: 913/764-3300
Fax: 913/764-3490
Job Postings
Grass-Roots, Inc., a full service commercial landscaping and lawn company
located in Olathe, KS, has several openings for qualified candidates. We have
been in the Kansas City area for 25 years and have branches in Olathe, North
Kansas City, Topeka and St. Louis. We perform services in maintenance,
landscaping, chemical application and irrigation. The following openings are:
Sales
Grass-Roots, Inc. has an immediate opening for a sales representative. The
sales representative is responsible for calling on potential clients and
represents Grass-Roots, Inc. at all times. Qualified applicants will have a
professional demeanor and be well spoken in the business community. You must
have a valid drivers license, the ability to work independently and set
short-term and long-term goals. If you are a self-starter with sales experience
and some knowledge of the horticultural field, this job is for you. Salaries
ranges from 35K – 45K, or show us your negotiating skills and tell us what you
think you’re worth.
Crew Chief - Permanent
Qualified candidates will have experience in the green industry, the ability to
command a crew of 3 or more laborers, time management skills and a strong desire
to advance in our company. This position is open to May and December graduates,
preferably with a background in Agriculture, Horticulture or Turf Management.
Employees will start in March 2003. Salary ranges from 18K – 28K, negotiable
based on experience.
Crew Chief – Internship
If you’re looking to work in the green industry after graduation, Grass-Roots,
Inc. wants you to be a summer intern! Limited internship opportunities exist
for summer crew chiefs. Responsibilities include leading a crew of a minimum of
2 workers, assisting Account Managers with client requests and servicing
property for all types of maintenance needs. This position is open to current
students with one or more semesters left in Agriculture, Horticulture or Turf
Management studies. $8.00 to $10.00 an hour and intent for interns to come on
board full-time after graduation.
Account Manager
Account Managers will be the primary client contact and should be able to
operate within a budget. Qualified candidates will have experience in the green
industry and the ability to command a crew of at least 10 workers. Excellent
customer service skills and a superior eye for detail are a must. Currently
seeking December graduates in Horticulture, Agriculture or related fields, as
well as Business majors. Employees will start January 2, 2003. Salaries ranges
from 30K – 45K or let us know what you’re really worth.
Chemical Applicator
Grass-Roots, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Chemical Applicator. Qualified
applicants should have knowledge of the horticultural field plus knowledge of
trees, shrubs, ornamentals and the pests and diseases associated with each.
This person is responsible for applying appropriate chemicals and fertilizers to
turf, trees and shrubs. This position is full-time and year round. 3A&3B
certification is a plus. Salary ranges from 20K – 30K, negotiable based on
experience and certification.
Grass-Roots, Inc. offers competitive pay, paid vacation and holidays, medical and life insurance benefits, profit sharing and rapid room for advancement to dedicated, driven professionals. For more information, contact Joy Bennefeld at (913) 764-3300, joy.bennefeld@grassrootsinc.com or fax your resume to (913) 764-3490.
09/02
Hermes
Landscaping
12421 Santa Fe Trail Dr
Lenexa, KS 66215
Tel: (913) 888-2414
Fax: (913) 888-2415
Company Contact: Raymond F. Pitman
Landscape Maintenance and Landscape Contracting. Includes pruning, mulching, turf maintenance, fertilization procedures,
irrigation systems and equipment utilized. Mechanics of designs and specs, plant material, use and handling, site
preparation, and constructions.
update 06/01
KSU Facilities Grounds Department
Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift 50 pounds and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Applicants must currently be enrolled at KSU.
Preferred: Students with Horticulture, Forestry or Agricultural background and the ability to work between 20 and 40 hours per week. Knowledge of Horticultural practices and operation of lawn mowers and string trimmers is a plus.
Applications may be picked up at KSU Power Plant room 103
Contact: Jason Behrens
Phone: 532-1761
04/02
Maintain Services, Inc.
2549 Southwell St.
Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: (972) 241-2202
Fax: (972)247-0426
Employment Opportunities:
We are pleased to offer career opportunities to graduating seniors and intern students majoring in Horticulture Sciences, Landscape Maintenance, Turf Management, Landscape Contracting, Forestry, Entomological, Landscape Architecture, or other related fields.
Market: Maintain Services, Inc. has offices in both Dallas and Ft. Worth and have been in business for 26 years. Our clientele is predominately class "A" office buildings, shopping centers, industrial facilities and homeowners associations. We perform landscape management services on approximately 250 sites in the D/FW metroplex area.
update 06/01
Contact Danny Malone at 816-436-8430, north KC.
03/02
Contact: June Schnittker at 539-2842.
03/02
The
Morning Star Bed and Breakfast
Laurie Pieper
617 Houston St.
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-539-9703
09/01
Oakland Design Associates
Attn: John Reiner (President)
Columbus, OH
Ph: 614-268-3834
Web Site: www.oaklandnursery.com
Oakland Design Associates is looking for individuals during 2003 winter and spring seasons to work full-time on a construction crew or as a crew leader. Associates will gain knowledge in the field of landscape horticulture and landscape construction. This company does absolutely NO maintenance (grass whacking). Oakland Nursery designs and builds every type of landscape that one can think of from Georgian, Japanese, Zen Gardens, Californian and Contemporary. Each day will be filled with challenging and educational projects that you will build. Don't waste your time working a dead end job! Get hands on experience from the most highly acclaimed firm in the region. Oakland Nursery is the recipient of the National Design and Construction Award 10 times. It is the only firm in the surrounding 39 states to win an award for creating the best landscape in the world. Full benefit package for full-time employees. Build your resume now.
If you feel that this is the job for you then please contact John Reiner (President of Oakland Nursery and Design) at 614-268-3834 or at 614-679-0878.
Feel free to visit our web site at www.oaklandnursery.com We are located in Columbus, Oh. Five minutes from downtown and ten minutes from The Ohio State University.
for more information and application, please visit the HFRR Student Records office at 1028 Throckmorton Hall).
02/03
Ocean
Journey
Lauri DeNicolo, School Programs Coordinator
700 Water Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303)561-4470
1 Unpaid Position
Spring and Summer 2002
Internship Duties:
Assist in the maintenance and improvement of landscaped areas of property. Requires completion of an independent project developed with intern supervisor.
09/01
Planting
Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
P.O. Box 58
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Contact: Vincent A. Simeone, Assistant Dir.
Tel: 516-922-7604
Fax: 516-922-9226
www.plantingfields.org
E-mail: vasimeone@aol.com
01/02
Roaring
Fork Club
Stephanie Koudela
100 Arbaney Ranch Rd.
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-6062
FX: (970) 927-8791
Email: skoudela@rfclub.com
The Roaring Fork Club is a private, Jack Nicklaus signature golf and fishing club. It is located on the Roaring Fork River just down the valley from Aspen and provides both championship golf and on property gold medal trout fishing to its membership
Assistant Horticulturist: April/May 2004
to end of October 2004; $12-14/hr; uniforms/clothing, meals, golf privileges and
possible housing.
Horticulture Intern: April/May 2004 to August/September 2004; $10-11/hr; uniforms/clothes, meals, golf and possible housing.
01/04
Rogers
Lawn Care & Landscaping
Attn: Rick Rogers
2064 SW Lincoln St.
Topeka, KS 66604
785-233-0797
FAX: 785-354-4636
Rogerslawn@cox.net
Position:
Landscape Design & Installer
Position Responsibilities:
Design, Install and maintain landscaping and irrigation systems. Supervise
Work Crews.
Position Qualifications:
4 year Degree in Landscape Design
Landscaping and irrigation experience a plus
Valid Drivers License
Pay:
$12.00 plus profit sharing
04/04
Rothwell Landscape, Inc.
P.O. Box 1131
Manhattan, KS 66505-1131
Phone: (785) 539-1799
Fax: (785) 539-1794
Rothwell Landscape is a growing company seeking individuals who are looking to make a career in the green industry. We are a full service landscape company with mowing, maintenance, landscape installation, and irrigation teams. We have two locations with one having a garden store and greenhouse. We allow personnel to learn the skills associated with their position and work their way up into management positions. Some of the positions we are looking for include: Landscape foreman, garden store assistant manager, irrigation foreman, maintenance foreman, landscape design, and salesperson.
We offer: fast paced/exciting work environment, great benefits, promote within. If you are looking for a career with a growing company, contact Jason at 539-1799 ext 102 for further questions or to inquire about the application process.
2 Part-time positions available in the landscape design department. You need to be able to: read plans and do take-offs, use eagle point software, measure properties, and assist in the production of presentations to clients. Flexible hours, but you need to be able to work 15-20 hours, be dependable, available to work over the summer, be a self starter, and able to work alone. The positions are available immediately.
03/05
Ruppert Landscape Co.
17701 New Hampshire Avenue
Ashton, MD 20861
Tel: 888-698-0200
Fax: 301-924-7782
Company Contact: Cindie Natoli
Career opportunities cover a wide range of specialties, including: grounds maintenance, landscape installation,
environmental restoration, nursery operations, sales, business administration and fleet maintenance. With Ruppert
you will make the most of your talents and education and we will provide the training and tools you need to succeed.
update 06/01
Ryan
Lawn & Tree
Larry Ryan
Overland Park Branch
913-381-1505
Job Description:
Arborist/Shrub care /Management Trainee
A career opportunity to work outdoors and stay in great shape at the same time! We are currently seeking 3 to 4 persons to join our shrub and tree pruning teams to prune shrubs and trees. Ryan Lawn and Tree began in 1987 providing high quality lawn and tree care in Kansas City. We are employee owned and currently have offices in Springfield, MO., Tulsa, OK and Wichita, KS., with opportunities for the right people in those cities and more to come.
Learn:
-Great customer service
-Proper tree/shrub pruning techniques
-Most up to date tree climbing techniques
-Plant diagnosis
-Growing a business and more!
Ideal candidates must be motivated, willing to learn, goal oriented, high ethics, enjoy working with customers, good communication skills.
Pay: A graduate starts at approximately $24,000
a year.
Benefits: RYAN is an employee owned company. You will become a partner and
share in the growth. We provide health insurance, 401k, the ESAP, life
insurance, sick and vacation pay, and more.
The company: RYAN has over 70 full time associates working for us now. We have graduates from over 17 different universities. We are a leading company in the Kansas City metropolitan area and have set a goal of being the leading company in the markets we serve.
For more info contact:
MarkBartlow@ryanlawn.com
04/05
San
Joaquin Gardens
Attn: Jim Stacy
5555 N. Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93710
Tel: 559-439-4770
jstacy@abhow.com
San Joaquin Gardens is a 27 acre continuing care retirement community owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the West, a not for profit corporation. The campus was initially developed in 1965 with a major expansion in 1991. The property was previously a fruit orchard. San Joaquin Gardens is a progressive community caring for resident in three levels of care, independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing. The facility is currently developing a dementia care center. San Joaquin Gardens sees the property and landscaping as a major asset of the facility as is looking for a horticulture specialist to help improve this asset and to work directly with seniors.
12/01
Seeds
of Life, Inc.
Lisa Soflin, Office Manager
1020 Sycamore Drive
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 489-8315
Seedsoflife8733@aol.com
09/01
Stowers
Institute for Medical Research
1000 East 50th Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Ph: 816-926-4000
Fax: 816-444-8644
www.stowers-institute.org
Internship Opportunity in Groundskeeping
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City currently has an opening for an intern in our Grounds-keeping Department. This is a temporary part-time position with flexible hours during the summer months. Responsibilities include maintaining grass, trees, shrubs, and seasonal plantings; weeding; and maintenance of fountains and sprinkler systems and other duties as required. Previous experience in groundskeeping is preferred.
To apply send a resume to Human Resources, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E. 50th, Kansas City, MO 64110.
04/02
Topeka Landscape Inc.: Design, Installation, Maintenance, and Sprinkler Systems
Landscape Crew Leader: Established landscape company seeking KSU student for summer employment or possible internship. Prior work experience not necessary: attitude, work ethic, and management/communication skills a must. Our focus is a design build high-end residential and commercial projects. We will offer an excellent education and possible career opportunity. Join our outstanding staff for a true learning experience. Please send resume and references to :
Topeka Landscape Inc.
Attn: Andy Gilliland
2309 NE Kaw Valley Rd.
Topeka, KS 66610
Ph: 785-232-8878
FAX: 785-232-8228
email: topland@cjnetworks.com
03/02
TruGreen Landcare
Phone: (877) 975-4476
trugreenlandcare.com
-Landscape Management
-Landscape Installation
-Specialized Services
-Irrigation
-Arbor Care
update 06/01
Unified
School District #320
510 E. HWY 24
Wamego, KS 66547
Grounds Maintenance
The building and grounds maintenance supervisor maintains school grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Building and Grounds Maintenance supervisor must work closely with the staff and administration of the district.
Qualifications: Knowledge of turf management, initiating use of pesticides, and regulation to applicable safety and hazard codes. Valid Kansas Driver's license, knowledge of proper working of lawn care equipment. Ability to work independently and time management skills. General knowledge of horticulture and tree care. Ability to communicate well so as to maintain a professional working relationship with district staff, vendors and general public.
Rate of Pay: established in employment contract; hours per week: 40
This position was created to maintain and upgrade existing grounds, sports fields and playgrounds. Maintenance requirements include High School, Middle School, Central Elementary, West Elementary, West Elementary, District Office, and sports complex, or 60 acres of building and grounds. Maintenance of numerous pieces of grounds equipment is essential.
03/04
The Village of
Schaumburg, Illinois will be offering the
following
position during the summer 2002.
The Village of Schaumburg,
Illinois
is located about 21 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois.
Landscape
Intern: Salary: $10.11/hour(35 hour work week). Primary
responsibilities will be to conduct landscape inspections of
commercial and business developments and to update an
inspections
status data base. These inspections may include site meetings
with
property manager and owners. Other duties include the
monitoring of
the Village’s farmer’s market held one day per week and
assisting the
Village landscape planners in research and design projects.
Extensive
knowledge of plant identification and plan reading/review is
required. Computer data base skills are desirable. Candidates
should
be detail oriented, self-motivated, and possess superior
organization
and writing skills. Personal vehicle required with mileage
reimbursement. Prerequisite educational course work includes
undergraduate level landscape architecture, horticulture or
closely
related field.
Please e-mail resume to mdooley@ci.schaumburg,il.us or fax resumes to 847-923-4421, or mail to:
Director of Planning
Village of Schaumburg
101 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193-1899.
04/02
Water
District No.1 of Johnson County
Conservation Services
7315 Frontage Rd., Suite 223
Merriam, KS 66204
Tel. (913) 895-1814
Fax: (913) 895-1823
Conservation Services Department
Water District No. 1 of Johnson County; Community & Customer Relations Division Conservation Services Department Description of summer jobs and/or internships for individuals with landscape, horticultural, or turf management backgrounds.
Job Description:
Seeking students to fill summer intern positions. The internship program consists of 10-13 weeks of summer time employment, working 30-40 hours per week. Water One is a water utility that provided potable water to 16 cities in Johnson County. More information about WaterOne can be found at www.waterone.org
Public relations position dealing directly with our customers, to educated the homeowner on how to operate their irrigation system, how to use water efficiently, and how to plant and maintain water efficient landscapes. Duties are very similar to that of an extension agent.
Applications are due as soon as possible. Send applications
attention to:
Nancy Scott; Conservation Manager
10747 Renner Blvd; Lenexa, KS 66219-9624
Phone: 913-895-5760; Email:
nscott@waterone.org
Update: 04/05
WESTERN STATES
Reclamation, Inc.
11730 Wadsworth Blvd.
Broomfield, Colorado 80020
Tel: (303) 469-1986
Fax: (303) 465-2478
Summer Internship:
Western States Reclamation, Inc. specializes in working with the client to create a
functionally designed landscape, utilizing specialized techniques which lower maintenance
costs and amend troublesome soil conditions. Landscaping services include: fine grading, soil preparation, sod, hydroseeding, rock work,
tree and shrub planting, retaining walls, herbicide and pesticide application, irrigation
systems, concrete flatwork, and landscape maintenance.
This internship position involves a variety of aspects in commercial reclamation and landscape projects. The intern must be willing to work in a constantly changing environment with a company that is undergoing peaks and valleys of growth.
Pay: $8.50 to $10.00 hourly (with overtime after 40 hours)
Work hours: 7am to 5pm or 6pm and must be willing to work on Saturdays.
Must have clean driving record, Must be responsible for own housing. Travel may be required.
update 06/01, 04/02, 04/03, 03/05
The Woods of Cherry Creek is the nicest luxury apartment community in the KC Metroplex. The apartment community has recently won 8 Crystal Merit Awards and has been nominated for the National Luxury Apartment Community of The Year. Located on 20 acres in Southern Johnson County, The Woods of Cherry Creek offers a its residents a living opportunity unparalleled in the Midwest. Nominated to compete for the "Landscape of the Year Award" this summer, the property is seeking a motivated person to assist with the achievement of that goal.
Curtin Property Company
The Woods of Cherry Creek Apartment Homes
12321 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, Kansas 66213
Contact: Rick Mann, Vice President
Phone: (913) 266-1103
Fax: (913) 266-1155
Email:rmann@curtinpropertyco.com
03/02