Job Opportunities

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Xeriscapes Unlimited

Landscape Construction Manager

All applicants must be able to pass a drug test and have a valid driver's license with a MVD report for the past 3 years.

Applicants should possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in the areas under the following JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Business development and establishing relationships with current and new clients
  • Management of day-to-day client interactions
  • Facilitates communications between department and clients
  • Oversees all departmental operations and personnel
  • Manages projects, budgets and quality control
  • Delivers input on project deisngs and capable of budget engineering
  • Capable of providing renderings, CAD and similar drawings to clients
  • Project estimating and timely submission of proposals and specifications to meed deadlines
  • Follos up with clients regarding progress payments, warranty issues, and all other construction-related tracking

Pay evaluated per applicant's experience.

BlueStar Resort & Golf (Landscape Division)

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT POSITION

To apply click here: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SHEA&cws=1&rid=1214

SUMMARY

As a member of a landscape construction team, the Assistant Landscape Construction Superintendent will coordinate daily operations of the landscape construction staff. This includes meeting or exceeding our established standards for team member satisfaction, guest satisfaction, sales and financial performance. As the Assistant Landscape Construction Superintendent you must lead by example by taking a proactive position to all issues concerning the landscape construction staff. Position located at Vistancia 128th Ave / Happy Valley. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Landscape Construction Superintendent organizes and directs the daily activities of the landscape construction staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

  • Must be proactive in developing long range plans for the division so as to facilitate the continual delivery of exceptional products to the marketplace and profit contributions to the Company.
  • Mentor and help develop staff in all areas. This includes job prep, ordering materials when needed, and safety orientation and training.
  • Interview, hire and coach staff members as needed.
  • Create a fun work environment. He/she will inspire, motivate and lead by example.

Directly supervise staff by carrying out the responsibilities in accordance with BlueStar Landscape policies and procedures. This will include planning, assigning and at times performing activities of workers supervised.

  • Accept the responsibilities of personal decisions and actions.
  • He/she will also assume responsibilities of the Superintendent in the Superintendent’s absence.

Spontaneously recognize success

  • Maintaining open lines of communication between the Superintendent, client and landscape maintenance staff.
  • Communicate effectively with the direct staff in regards to daily operations and tasks.
  • Work with the Superintendent to communicate the goals and objectives of BlueStar Resort & Golf to existing staff and new staff members.
  • Work with the Superintendent to communicate daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
  • Monitor maintenance and repair of equipment to ensure proper operation. Communication is a must to ensure timely completion of job tasks if equipment breaks down.
  • Become familiar with budgeting, payroll, and purchasing. He/she will also work with the Superintendent to monitor expenses.
  • Coordinate daily crew assignments. At the end of each work day he/she will consider the following:
    • Work assigned that day which is left undone
    • Work that is required on a regular basis for the next particular work day
    • Special projects
    • Special instructions from the Superintendent.
  • Write out the daily schedule on paper for the file.
  • At the end of the day, the Assistant Landscape Construction Superintendent will put the next day first assignment on the work board. The next day, before first assignment completion, the Assistant Landscape Construction Superintendent will commit second assignments to the work board and adjust the daily schedule for file (i.e. sick, change of tasks, etc.).
  • Responsible for the supervision and follow up of all crew assignments. This is important to ensure standards and quality.
  • Purchase parts and materials as needed.

Personal Attributes

  • Able to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments
  • Must be change adaptive, flexible, and empathetic
  • Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with a high need for closure
  • Demonstrated initiative – ability to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment
  • Ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments to meet deadlines
  • Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, motivate, and contribute as part of a team with representatives from multiple disciplines.
  • Must be willing to “roll-up” sleeves and dig in with staff to drive processes that support the business
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment where continuous improvement is expected
  • Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness a must.

Knowledge / Skills

  • Bachelors’ degree, college or university program certificate, or 2-4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of years and experience.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general trade and business periodicals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or needs of staff members, guests, and vendors. Ability to present information to top management.
  • Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as calibration rates, proportions, percentages and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to read budgets and interpret numbers.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • SPCC license, State and National GCSAA

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
  • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside whether conditions.
  • Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Specific vision required by this job includes; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Integrated Landscape Management

Irrigation Technician

Duties: Perform inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting of irrigation systems

Salary: Based on experience plus incentives

Benefits: Group Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation Time, Holiday Pay and Training Support

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Able to program/adjust irrigation controllers
  • Must have experience with solar clocks
  • Repair main lines, valves, sprinkler heads
  • Experience with electronic troubleshooting equipment (i.e. volt meter, wire tracer, etc.)
  • Extreme attention to detail, Problem solving skills
  • Valid AZ drivers license & acceptable driving record

Responsible to: Field Superintendent

Send, Fax or E-mail Resume to:
Douglas Clark, Operations Manager
1150 E Gilbert Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
Fax: 480-675-7619
dclark@puregreenlandscape.com

Available: Immediately

Application Deadline: Until filled

Comments: We are an equal opportunity employer. Join our team for a great opportunity to work in a fun, professional environment, where we encourage career advancement and education.

Four Peaks Landscape Management

Pest Control Tech/Chemical Applicator

Job Description

  • Pesticide applications for control of weeds and insects
  • Follow established guidelines for applications
  • Perform a variety of application types including backpack, granular, and high volume spray applications
  • Ability to problem solve using good judgment and common sense
  • Ability to work independently
  • Communicate effectively with Supervisors and fellow employees
  • Strictly adhere to all safety procedures and laws/regulations governing pesticide applications
  • Document all work performed via application records and daily work logs
  • Properly maintain your truck and equipment and report any problems with the equipment in a timely manner

Employment Requirements

  • Licensed in OPM Categories B3 (Weeds) and B5 (Turf and Ornamental) – Can train if you’re willing to test.
  • Valid Arizona driver’s license and a clean driving history
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States
  • Reliable and punctual

We offer a competitive wages and benefits

  • Competitive wage $30,000 - $40,000 DOE
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Paid vacation
  • Company provided training, CEU’s and professional development

Fax or E-mail resume to the following:

Fax:  480-967-0406

info@fourpeakslandscape.com

Sierra Sun LandScaping

Part Time Office Assistant

  • Monday-Friday (8:00am – 1:00pm).
  • Needs to know Excel/Word/QuickBooks and other basic computer skills.
  • Industry knowledge would be a plus.
  • $10.00 an hour to start.
  • If interested, email resume to nancycoxe@aol.com.

Bartlett Tree Experts

Senior Level Foreman/Tree Worker

Bartlett Tree Experts is currently searching for experience tree worker/climber with foreman experience. 

Duties:

  • Be able to ensure that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment.
  • Understand and instruct crew members on proper job site security procedures
  • Ensure that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
  • Ensure that all equipment safety and maintenance procedure are followed
  • Interacts with clientele in order to help ensure job satisfaction
  • Supervises all crew members during the performance of all assigned work

Great Benefits and competitive compensation

We will assist with relocation for the right candidates

EOE Employer

The ideal candidates would have:

  • Arizona Experience
  • Bi-lingual
  • Industry Certification
  • CDL a plus!

Fax Resume to (480) 820-3940

Email: dlynch@bartlett.com

Country Club at DC Ranch

Assistant Horticulturalist

The Country Club at DC Ranch is seeking an Assistant Horticulturalist to join our grounds team. This position will be responsible for planting, care and maintenance of ornamental plants, shrubs and trees on the clubhouse grounds and selected golf course areas and lawns.

The successful candidates will possess a passion for their field and a desire to perform a variety of tasks that include:

  • Preparing seasonal planting beds
  • Pruning herbaceous and woody plants in a variety of forms
  • Maintaining container plants
  • Managing water needs
  • Planting renovations of various degrees
  • Inspection of general grounds for safety issues, aesthetic concerns and overall appearance

The successful candidate must possess basic knowledge of plant science, southwestern plants, and hand shearing and pruning.

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. $13-$15/hr. based on experience.

Full benefit package available.

Please e-mail bshashaguay@ccdcranch.com if you are interested or fax resume to 480-515-0947.