Woodstream Nurseries, inc.
8500 WOLCOTT ROAD · CLARENCE CENTER, N.Y. 14032
Telephone (716) 741-3434 · Fax (716) 741-2366
2014 Design Assistant position:
Seasonal position: (Mon – Fri.), possible Saturdays
April 1 – October 1 (weather & job load dependent)
The landscape design assistant position requires a versatile person willing to work in various areas within the company. This is a working position which does require some physical ability.
Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist designers in getting design work put on paper & completed…
- Measure & site survey properties for landscape design
- Transfer field notes to paper for landscape design
- Designer will draw design
- Color render planting designs
- Inventory plant material from design for estimate
- Verify material quantities for estimate, double check math
- Get landscape quote typed. Proof quote.
- Work closely with GM on other job assignments.
- Stock forms – landscape bids, cleanup bids …
- Make blueprint copies of designs
- Visit job sites to trouble shoot problems & check plant health
- Source plants & materials for jobs
- Work on jobs – installing annuals & performing maintenance tasks…
- Assist in Garden Shop as needed – water, maintenance, customers…
- Receptionist duties – type, phone, cleaning… cover phone specific hrs.
Job qualifications…
– Design experience helpful, but not required
– Artistic & rendering skills are helpful
– Strong organizational skills a must, as well as the ability to multi-task
– Valid, clean driver’s license required
– Basic computer skills & typing
– Plant knowledge helpful, but not required
– Must pass a pre-employment physical & drug test
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Landscape laborer position:
The Landscape laborer position is an on the job training position to gain the experience & job skills necessary to become a job crew foreman. No experience is required. Duties are not limited to items that are found on this list.
Job description – Please note that this description is very general. Laborers are asked to do many tasks, dependent on the job they are on, which may change from one day to the next. The job requires physical ability, cooperation with co- workers, and a readiness to take instruction respectfully from job leaders.
Wall & Paver Installation: (Woodstream’s specialty)
-Assist in layout of grade using laser levels & transits.
-Aid in the layout of walls & paver surfaces.
-Assist with the Installation of pillars & grill surrounds.
-Assist with paver installation
-Transport & stock materials on jobsite.
-Measure & cut wall & paver units using masonry saws under the guidance of the job foreman.
-Use & maintain all hand & power tools.
-Maintenance, cleaning, sealing & application of polymeric sand
-Proper use of personal protection equipment.
Landscape Planting & Maintenance:
-Proper tool use & maintenance of tools (hand & power)
-Loading & choosing proper plant material & hard goods
-Transporting materials while on job site
-Proper planting method of trees, shrubs, perennials, lawns etc.
-Mulching of plant material
-Maintenance activities: Raking, cultivating, weeding etc.
-All general aspects of maintenance & plant care
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Landscape foreman position:
The Landscape foreman position entails leading a crew of up to 5 people & managing the onsite landscape planting, construction & maintenance work. Jobs range from small renovations & cleanups to larger wall, walk & patio & planting installations.
This is a working position with duties including, but not limited to the following:
-Performing & leading crews in residential & commercial landscape install & maintenance work.
-Planting a variety of trees, shrubs & perennials.
-Building walkways, patios & retaining walls.
-Installing landscape lighting.
-Pruning & maintaining shrubs & small trees.
-Grading, laying sod, soil amending, mulching & seeding for new lawns.
-Performing spring & fall cleanups & other seasonal landscape tasks.
-Keeping daily records (work orders & receipts.)
-Following specific design & budget guidelines.
-Assisting in employee training.
The following education, training & experience is expected, but not required:
-Should have 3-5 years minimum of landscape installation leadership experience.
-Strong client & crew communication skills
-Valid clean driver’s license, CDL license is a plus, but not required.
-Ability to operate the following: mini excavator, skid steer loader and other common landscape power tools.
-Have strong plant ID skills.
-Ability to read scaled landscape drawings.
-Should be able to perform basic drainage & irrigation repairs.
-Experience in proper pruning & planting techniques.
-The position requires organizational skills & the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
-Must be hard working & dependable with a positive attitude.
-Must be in proper physical condition to perform daily outdoor work in all weather conditions.
-Must pass a pre-employment drug test & physical.
There is strong growth potential for the right candidate. We do NOT perform lawn care or mowing services.
The following are some of the benefits offered:
-Competitive compensation
-Full time seasonal work (April through November)
-Paid holidays after first season
-IRA with corporation match after first season
-Other benefits to be discussed upon application
Woodstream is an equal opportunity employer. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated – Harassment based on age, race, color, religion, mental or physical disability, sex, veteran status or national origin is considered a violation of our policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. Woodstream is a drug free workplace
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