Employment
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Available Opportunities
Installation Technician
Installation Technician reports to Landscape Installation Supervisor.
If you love being outdoors and seeing results at the end of the day, join our small team of landscape professionals and take your career to the next level! This is a great opportunity to work hands and learn about the operations of a design/build landscape company with room for advancement.
BEFORE you apply for this position, please watch the above video to see if you are qualified for the Technician position at Pondering Gardens. Follow the directions on the video to apply. Thanks for your interest.
- Strengthen communication skills with customers and co-workers.
- Gain experience designing landscapes on the job site.
- Enhance your plant identification and their design characteristics.
- Participate in proper installation techniques.
- Understand safe equipment operation.
- Have the opportunity to lead a team
Job Description
This is a seasonal position reporting to one or more supervisory personnel during the growing season. Duties include competent operation of large and small equipment pertaining to landscape practices as well as manual labor, i.e., physical bending, kneeling, squatting and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. for a variety of tasks. Display professional appearance and manner. Practices crew safety and proper use of equipment. Responsible for proper use and care of issued hand tools and mechanical equipment. Assists in maintaining the professional appearance of company facilities and grounds. This position is paid on an hourly basis.
Performance Standard
All installation will be performed in a timely and professional manner so as to meet the requirements of the job as outlined by the work order. Situations may be bought to the attention of INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR for resolution. Installation Technicians will comply with company policies and procedures to include employee handbook, safe operation of tools and equipment, and all other landscaping installation requirements. Valid complaints by either management, customers, or co-workers will be the exception–cooperation, production, and customer satisfaction are expected (process outlined in employee handbook). Installation Technicians should set the example for their co-workers and will be both held accountable and rewarded for their behavior and performance.
Bonus Potential
Based on the production of the Installation Crew, customer retention, production goals, Q.C. reports, equipment repair cost and overall company success; the Installation Technician may receive scheduled or unscheduled bonuses.
Benefits include:
- Great, dependable wages.
- Great equipment to work with.
- Great clients to meet & service.
- Great co-workers who like to have fun and exceed expectations.
- An opportunity to gain valuable business experience that will last a lifetime.
- Paid training and education towards certifications.
- Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance.
- Social Security benefits per federal programs.
Job Requirements:
- Attend company training meetings and satisfy work expectations.
- Be dependable & honest, work safely & hard for the company.
- Ability of manual labor, i.e., physical bending, kneeling, squatting and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. for a variety of landscaping tasks.
If you have any friends, family members, or business associates who you feel could be a good fit for Pondering Gardens, please share us with someone you know. We’d appreciate your referral very much.
Installation Supervisor
Installation Supervisor reports to Landscape Installation Manager.
If you love being outdoors and seeing results at the end of the day, join our small team of landscape professionals and take your career to the next level! This is a great opportunity to work hands on with the owner to learn about the operations of a design/build landscape company with room for advancement.
BEFORE you apply for this position, please watch the video above to see if you are qualified for the Supervisor position at Pondering Gardens. Follow the directions on the video to apply. Thanks for your interest.
- Strengthen communication skills with customers and co-workers.
- Gain experience designing landscapes on the job site.
- Learn about production based estimating practices.
- Enhance your plant identification and their design characteristics.
- Participate in proper installation techniques.
- Understand safe equipment operation.
- Learn the sales process
- Learn various marketing processes
- Understand business management practices
- Have the opportunity to lead a team
- Work year round (for the right individual)
Job Description
Full-time, seasonal position responsible for directing the operation(s) of landscape, nursery, and /or maintenance, misc. crew(s) as assigned. Duties include, but are not limited to, competent operation of landscape vehicles, skid steers, power equipment, and any other assigned equipment related to landscape practices. Duties also include manual labor, i.e., physical bending, kneeling, squatting and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. for a variety of tasks. They are also responsible for appearance of assigned contracts, maintenance on equipment, trucks, trailers, and misc. equipment as well as timely completion of assigned paperwork and supervision of labor personnel. The landscape field supervisor must maintain a clean, valid and current class A driver’s license as well as a DOT health card. This position is paid on an hourly basis with vacation, retirement, and bonuses.
Performance Standard
All installation will be performed in a timely and professional manner so as to meet the requirements of the job as outlined by the contract. Unusual situations may be bought to the attention of INSTALLATION MANAGER for resolution. Installation Supervisor ensures all assigned INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS comply with company policies and procedures to include employee handbook, safe operation of tools and equipment, and all other landscaping installation requirements. Valid complaints by either management, customers, or crew members will be the exception–cooperation, production, and customer satisfaction are expected (process outlined in employee handbook). Installation Supervisor sets the standard for all INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS within the assigned crew by example and will be held accountable for the behavior and performance of all in the assigned crew.
Bonus Potential
Based on the production of the Installation Crew, customer retention, production goals Q.C. reports, paper work, equipment repair cost and overall company success; the Installation Supervisor can receive scheduled or unscheduled bonuses.
Benefits include:
- Great, dependable wages.
- Great equipment to work with.
- Great clients to meet & service.
- Great co-workers who like to have fun and exceed expectations.
- An opportunity to gain valuable business experience that will last a lifetime.
- Six (6) paid holidays per year after 6 months of employment (48 hours)
- Three (3) days of paid vacation after 1 year of employment (24 hours)
- Paid training and education towards certifications.
- Company shirts provided at no cost to you after one year
- Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance.
- Social Security benefits per federal programs.
- Simple IRA retirement program participation after one year of continuous service
Job Requirements:
- Attend company training meetings and satisfy work expectations.
- Be dependable & honest, work safely & hard for the company.
- Attend at least one educational program per year on topics relative to your job
- Competent operation of landscape vehicles and equipment
- Ability of manual labor, i.e., physical bending, kneeling, squatting and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. for a variety of landscaping tasks.
- Obtain a clean, valid and current class A driver’s license
If you have any friends, family members, or business associates who you feel could be a good fit for Pondering Gardens, please share us with someone you know. We’d appreciate your referral very much.
What Sets Us Apart
Education and experience
Owner Chadd Novak is a Degreed Horticulturist and Certified Landscape Professional. He has experience in all levels of the landscape field and practices the latest techniques.
No middle man
Your project designer is also your project manager. They will see your work through from concept to completion — and beyond.
Our team and equipment
We pride ourselves on having courteous, knowledgeable employees and well-maintained, insured equipment. We keep job sites clean and organized.
Community service
We recognize that strong local businesses build strong communities. Community service is a cornerstone of our mission as a business and neighbor.