Lake Washington Horticulture

Regular Full Time 

Job Summary: The Garden Store/Statuary and Containers floor lead assists the Hard
Goods Manager in leading the departmental teams, to assure they provide outstanding Customer Service, offer friendly and informative educational information, and insightful inspiration. Their goal is to assure that each customer feels valued and appreciated by all of the staff through guidance, coaching and leading by example. A Molbak’s floor lead assures that the sales teams exceed expectations upon every Customer experience. He/She is a keyholder and must perform Mananger On Duty operations as required, which includes periodical supervision of the entire store. The Lawn and Garden/Statuary and Containers Floor Lead also acts as Manager in the absence of the Dept Manager. They must know and train all cash register functions to include cash handling, opening and closing (balancing) of registers, processing returns, selling gift
cards, and offering Molbak’s Rewards Program and other offers to every customer.
Also training and executing all paperwork and other processes, and regularly suggesting ideas for better overall efficiency, cleanliness and high organizational standards.

For full Position details visit the website at http://www.molbaks.com/careers.html

 

In Harmony  Sustainable Landscapes  
 
No of Openings: 2
Work Schedule: M-F
Hours per Week: 40
*Wage/Salary: $12.00-$14.00/hr 
 
Benefits: 
•    Health, dental, and vision benefits after 6 months.
• Paid vacation after 1 year. 
  
Employment Start Date: ASAP 
 
*Job Description: 
In Harmony offers a complete organic based lawn and plant health care program to clients in Seattle and the eastside. Our services concentrate on educating clients and providing quality landscapes without the use of harmful products.     

Primary Responsibilities:
• Monitor and diagnose insect, disease, physiological and cultural  conditions for lawns, trees, and plants.
• Select most appropriate products and apply products safely.
• Communicate with clients about their landscapes in a clear and professional manner.
• Keep safety a priority in all job duties. 
 
*Qualifications Required:
Position Requirements:
• Ability to obtain Washington State Pesticide Operators License within  first two weeks of hire.
• Excellent driving record and Washington State Driver’s License
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-directed.
• Must have a positive "CAN DO" attitude.
• Knowledge of NW plants and lawn care desired.
   
Other responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate records of daily work and entry of daily work in  database.
• Keep service truck neat and orderly on a daily basis.
• Taking proper care of all work equipment and notify the supervisor if  equipment needs attention.
• Always keep safety a priority in all job duties and utilize safety equipment provided. 
 
Qualifications Preferred:
The ideal candidate will be technically proficient in the identification and care of landscape plants of the Pacific Northwest. Particular attention to detail is required for observation and identification of pest and disease problems.   
 
*Application  Instructions: 
Send a cover letter and resume to michellem@inharmony.com.     
 
Contact Information
Michelle Marr
23622 Bothell Everett Highway
Bothell, WA 98021 
 
Phone: 425-486-2180 ext 101 
Fax: 425-486-2185 
Email: michellem@inharmony.com
Website: www.inharmony.com

Molbak’s is looking for someone to work on a special plant-related project. The project is expected to be about 3-months in duration and start as soon as possible.  The project requires a very strong writer with significant plant knowledge (specific to the Northwest) and quick, accurate data entry skills.  

Project Parameters:
The project goal is to create 600 unique plant records over the next 3 months.
Wage is $12.50/hour and the goals have been established assuming a 40 hour work week (this equates to ten plant records in an 8 hour day on average). 
While this  is primarily a research and date entry project, the position also requires creative copywriting, clear communication, and resourcefulness.  This project involves intensive keyboard and computer work and specific knowledge including:  
    Key characteristics or selling points
    Size ranges for mature height and width
    Light and Water requirements
    Recommended uses
    Description, planting instructions, and monthly care.
    Recommended companion plants

Key Skills and Competencies:
- Deep and specific knowledge about all kinds of plants (nursery, annuals, perennials, edibles, houseplants, natives, etc.)
- Friendly, concise, accessible and upbeat written communication style.
- Solid computer skills - able to learn and navigate new systems easily.
- Strong research skills - very comfortable with Internet research
- Quick, accurate datea entry expertise.
- Common sense and the ability to manage one's own work flow.
 
Location:
To ensure the project person has reacy access to the needed resources, the work for this project wil be conducted at Molbak's retail location in Woodinville.

 To Apply:
Please e-mail your qualifications and cover letter to employment@molbaks.com

Full time Landscaping Position at Private Golf Course
 
Position Description
The full-time Landscaping position assists the HeadHorticulturist in providing the Golf Course membership with professional looking flower beds, herb garden and seasonal displays. 
  
Compensation
$11-12 per hour
 
Schedule
Hours are 6 am until 2 pm in summer and 7 am until 3 pm in winter months
Overtime and some split shifts required during tournament scheduling
Work a rotating weekend schedule
 
Responsibilities
Meet with Head Horticulturist daily for updates and work assignments
Daily clean up of members parking lot and clubhouse area
Keep clubhouse and golf course flower beds weed free and professional looking 
Water and fertilize annuals, containers and hanging baskets 
Help water new trees planted in various places around golf course 
Shear and prune a small number of shrubs and privacy hedging
Help seed, water and harvest in restaurant herb garden and green house 
Mow clubhouse lawns
 
Requirements
Plant knowledge
Irrigation knowledge a plus
Weekend work- on a rotating schedule
Punctual, follows directions and is self motivated 
Efficiently manages time 
Attention to detail
Able to answer questions golf course members may have or lead them in the right direction
Driver's License (ability to drive stick a plus)
 
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision 
401K
Uniform tops provided
Lunch provided Tuesday through Friday
Golfing privileges

Application
Please email laceyal@gmail.com your resume or request for application

Please no unscheduled site visits

Gardener II Position, Half Time

Closing Date:  5/20/2012

*Wage/Salary: $14.50/Duties Include:  Bed maintenance, preparation, and planting · Composting ·        
Hedging · Limited hardscape construction and maintenance · Perennial care ·        
Pruning · Watering · Weeding · Litter pick-up · Experience with power tools

Knowledge of irrigation systems a plus

Job Performance Expectations:       
Reliability-gets to work on time, low absenteeism, calls in, completes work and
cleans up.
Takes Direction        
Initiative - self-starting person that can work out problems        
Productivity - performs a fair volume of work on a day to day basis using safe
methods, keeps time sheet record, can work on a variety of tasks and stay involved
Quality of Work - each task is performed on a professional level, meeting
the standards set by supervisor       
Flexibility - ability to work well with supervisor and staff, ability to get along
with a wide variety of people, ability to work well in complex work environment

To request an application send cover letter and resume to: 

Matt Murray 
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Suite 226
Seattle, WA 98103

OR email to: mattm@historicseattle.org

Need to hire immediately an experienced Laborer that has installed Irrigation, Drainage, Fencing, and Retaining Walls. Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs and Trenching heavy clay soils by hand. 

Must have reliable  transportation.  

Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 3:30pm. 

Please E-mail your Contact Information & Experience to
gardens@sundancelandscaping.com (no phone calls please)

Job Summary: 
Provide excellent Customer Service in a Team Environment in order to drive sales and
encourage Customer Loyalty. Process transactions on the cash register to include opening and closing (balancing) of registers and processing various payment tenders. Maintain a strong sales presence, engage customers and offer multiple purchase suggestions. Restock and maintain merchandise displays as needed, all while keeping the wholesale sales area safe and neat for the optimal customer experience.  

Job Schedule:  Monday – Saturday 7 AM – 4 PM 

Reports to: Molbak’s Plant Farm General Manager

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Assist customers with their purchases while providing Outstanding Customer Service   
  in a friendly, proactive manner.
·  Suggest whole solutions, inform, educate and inspire, practice cross-selling and add-on selling. 
· Always practice open, honest, and direct communication and build positive team
relationships. Demonstrate integrity, ownership, accountability, and initiative.
· Correctly and efficiently use and practice proper protocol with all communication systems. (Registers, radios, telephones)
· Develop close customer relationships by thoroughly understanding customer needs and providing prompt resolution of customer service issues.
· Follow through and troubleshoot customer concerns and complaints accurately. Complete all required records and other related paperwork including the mailing of
information to customers in a timely manner.
· Monitor appropriate records such as stock transfers, sales reports, production records
and special orders.
·  Follow proper procedures when faced with security threats, loss prevention issues or
customer/employee safety.
· Help multiple customers simultaneously and be able to transition from one task to another with ease and efficiency.
· Complete other duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Horticulture knowledge preferred
· Strong customer service skills in a fast paced wholesale and production environment.
· Ability to accurately operate a POS system (electronic cash register), convey prices, calculate discounts and process all register transactions.
· Ability to assist many customers each day, and quickly and creatively problem-solve, while maintaining a calm and friendly disposition toward customers and team members.
 
Working Environment:  
· Molbak's Plant Farm Sales offices are located at our Redmond, WA production facility which includes our wholesale sales yard.
· Ability to work inside or outside with exposure to extremes of weather & temperature.
· Ability to work standing, walking, bending, moving or lifting up to 100% of the day.
· Desire to live the brand, support the culture & maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm.

 Policy: Comply with all company guidelines.
 
How to Apply
Apply On-line: Go to www.Molbaks.com and click on the “Careers” link.

Via Email: Send your cover letter and resume to employment@molbaks.com

In-Store: See our Employment Kiosk in the Reception Area near Home and Gift


Request an Application by mail:
Call our Receptionist at 425-398-5100

Organization Name: Christine's Landscape  
 
No of Openings: 2

Work Schedule: monday-friday  or few days a week
 
Hours per Week: up  to 40 
 
*Wage/Salary: $10-$15 
 
Benefits: no  benefits at this time, after 1 year 1 week vacation 
 
Employment Start  Date: ASAP

*Job Description:
We  work on residential properties to maintain the grounds. From
mowing the lawns  to the rose care, seasonal planting to the care of the flowers
and bushes. We  do pruning of hedges and boxwoods, fertilize as needed,
decorating for  holidays and special occasions. We power wash hard surfaces and
we do gutter  cleaning. We do small landscape renovation jobs and we lay bark or
mulch. We  are looking for a person with interest in this field, we are looking
for a  person who has own transportation to our nursery, has a WSDL and a good
clean  driving record. 
 
*Qualifications Required: 
Person  will need WSDL. Own transportation to work. 
A good clean driving record and a copy of current abstract driving record  from DMV,
person will be reimbursed for that cost. 
 
Qualifications  Preferred:
Knowledge  of plants and different annuals care.
Knowledge of power equipment used in this field and profession.
Knowledge of fertilizers would be helpful
 
*Application Instructions: 
Please  email Christy  at seadog20@aol.com    with information about
yourself , your  interest about the job opening.
 

Part-Time Gardener Position:  small, Seattle-based, fine-gardening company
specializing in high-end residential work is searching for another gardener. 
Pruning, plant knowledge and identification skills needed  along with being detail oriented, reliable, and having a cheerful disposition. 

Knowledge that professional gardening is your passion required.
 
To apply please send resume to atelievertseattle@gmail.com.  With 
your resume, plus share the following information: your favorite plant, your
 favorite garden and why you love gardening.

We are looking for people that are passionate about lawn care and making lawns look their best. You get to mow and maintain great lawns on beautiful estates. Also, there will be some chances to learn about pruning and construction and install. 

This position requires working knowledge of landscape maintenance. 

Primary Responsibilities: 
1. Perform maintenance duties as directed, including weeding, raking, mowing, mulching, trimming, pruning and other functions as needed using proper techniques to
complete tasks and follow basic instruction.
2. Must be able to operate hand held tools and power equipment properly and in a safe manner.
3. Needs to be familiar with basic installation and application techniques for items such as weed barrier, lawn fertilizer, tree stake/anchors, etc.

Other Expectations:
1. All activities require team efforts to support full customer satisfaction. Coordination with construction, maintenance, subcontractor, and vendor personnel on all projects
is necessary.
 
Please email : Bri Durham : Estate Gardening Supervisor @ Bribug@gmail.comor call 425-999-1692 we have openings please reply ASAP.