Assist with spring harvest at Johnson’s Nursery, and work on the landscape crew to install trees, shrubs, evergreens, and perennials for residential and commercial landscape clients.

Position Details:

  • Full-time, year-round
  • 8-10 hours per day plus Saturdays in spring (March-June)

Job Description:

  • Assist in spring harvest
  • Install trees, shrubs, evergreens, and perennials for residential and commercial landscape clients
  • Some landscape maintenance (spring and fall clean-up, small tree pruning and removals, etc.)
  • Coordinate with Landscape Foreperson to ensure quality results and efficient work on job sites
  • Work in a variety of weather conditions
  • Manage and oversee smaller landscape jobs

Qualifications:

  • Insurable driver’s license and a clean driving record
  • At least 2 years of experience in the landscape construction business
  • Good management skills to maintain a productive job site
  • Basic knowledge of proper installment of trees, shrubs, mulch, soil, and other landscape materials
  • Proper loading and unloading of all landscape materials
  • Proper operational knowledge of landscaping equipment (bobcat, sod cutter, bed edger, chainsaw)
  • Possess or able to acquire a CDL driver’s license and pesticide applicator license
  • Basic knowledge of all aspects of a landscape project, such as blueprint reading, plant knowledge and material layout
  • Attention to detail in completing paperwork
  • A positive attitude is a must for the individual chosen for this position
  • Self-starter

Compensation:

$19.00-$22.00 per hour

Johnson’s Nursery, Inc. offers competitive compensation with the following perks after completion of probationary period for qualified employees:

  • 401k after completion of a probationary period, with discretionary company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays for qualified employees
  • Health and dental insurance for qualified employees
  • Flexible hours, depending on workload and projects
  • Plant material discounts, company logo apparel allowance
  • Room for professional development

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please continue on to the application and questionnaire.