Landscape Install/ Seasonal Maintenance - Skilled Laborer - The Garden Guy & Co.
Wages: $25 - $30 DOE + Bonus/Health Insurance/ Vacation/Paid Time Off/ Holidays
Schedule: M-TH w/ a 4/10 work week with occasional OT. No Weekends
Employment Type: Fulltime
www.gardenguyseattle.com
We are conducting interviews this week and are looking for some to start the week of 2/5
The Garden Guy & Co. is currently looking for a full-time skilled laborer with the possibility for advancement. This position should bring at least basic skills in stone work, wood work, irrigation, and running equipment. If you have the potential, we are happy to mentor you in expanding that basic skill set and help you work towards a future advancement in position. We like to think that our best employees are the ones who will one day run their own company – and we are supportive of that. I would encourage you to look at our website to see some of our completed projects.
We are a small design, build, & seasonal maintenance company based out of Monroe with an organic approach to our gardens. We do not mow lawns or do weekly maintenance. We have been in business since 2003, and run only one crew with the owner on-site for every job. We have a strong commitment to providing a positive work environment, maintaining good relationships with our clients, and taking care of our employees. We have a full schedule and steady work for the right people. Also, the right person should be reliable and dependable, able to communicate with courtesy to clients and coworkers, and able to take direction. Most of our work is located on the Eastside and meeting us at the jobsite is an option most of the time.
COMPENSATION:
$25 - $30 DOE
Health Insurance (Fulltime)
Salary review after first 30 days
Vacation Time/ Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Bonus opportunities
Paid Every Week
OTHER BENEFITS:
4/10 Schedule (Mon-Thurs)
Industry Education
Apprenticeship training & mentoring
Referral program
REQUIREMENTS:
Reliable transportation
Can work year-round in any weather – with a good attitude!
Reliable in general – with excellent communication
On time and follow through with work commitments
Ability to speak and understand English. Spanish speaking a plus
Non-smoking/ No drug use
REQUESTED EXPERIENCE:
Soil prep and proper plant installation
PNW plant identification
Prep and installation of paver and block walls
Moving large amounts of material safely and efficiently
Woodworking skills for building decks/fences/garden boxes
Irrigation installation
Familiarity with lighting a plus
Maintenance skills - weeding/ edging/ blowing/ pruning. (We do not mow lawns)
Ability to use small power equipment/ hand tools safely and efficiently
Please email either your resume AND/OR a couple of paragraphs describing your experience and also what skills that would make you a good fit for our company.
Thank you & Gracias
