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FOR SALE OR RENT: Hosking Nursery – Watertown, CT (Posted 3/9/20)

For Sale or Rent: Western Connecticut’s preeminent water gardening, landscaping, and retail nursery business. Family owned and operated since 1891. Consists of 7000 sq. ft. two story wood frame building with 2750 sq. ft. of retail space and 3 garage bays, 1500 sq. ft. Lord and Burnham greenhouse, and 3 accessory structures on 3 ½ acres of land. Equipment also available. Service area extends from Hartford to Fairfield counties and into northern Litchfield County. Available as a complete turnkey operation or as a separate business/ real estate sale. Land and building: $395,000. Business Sale: $75,000.

Owner will work during transition if desired. Potential adjoining residence also possible. Serious inquiries call 203-560-2652 or 203-217-9241, or e-mail bhosk54@gmail.com.

Madison Earth Care Landscaping – Madison, CT (Posted 3/5/20)

The Garden Services Department at Madison Earth Care Landscaping is seeking a Full-Time Seasonal Horticultural Team Member. The goal of the position is to create beautiful gardens to be enjoyed by their owners. Applicants should have have a basic knowledge of shrubs, perennials and annuals, how to install and maintain them, but also willingness to acquire more knowledge and preferably a minimum of 2+ years of gardening experience.

Click here to download information about the job responsibilities and application instructions.

Oliver Nurseries – Fairfield, CT (Posted 3/5/20)

Beautiful nursery with extensive display gardens throughout the property is seeking help in our Perennial/Annual departments as well as positions in the Trees & Shrubs department. Ideal candidates would have good horticultural knowledge, though no degree is required. Employees must be able to work in the rain, snow, heat and cold. Full time and part time positions available.

Also, looking for additional labor for general nursery help, and installation help.

Please email plantadvocate@yahoo.com, or call (203) 259-5609.

Pride’s Corner Farms – Cromwell, CT (Posted 2/25/20)

Pride’s Corner Farms in Cromwell has an opening on their Wholesale Yard Sales Team. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to step into an existing book of business and work with landscapers from all over CT, this may be the job for you!

Click here to learn more about the job responsibilities. Email your resume to hr@pridescorner.com to apply.

Natureworks Garden Center – Northford, CT (Posted 2/25/20)

Retail Customer Service Associate

We are currently looking to hire happy people to work during the gardening season in our retail store. Part time hours are available, and one weekend day is required. The season runs from the end of March through December. We are looking for positive, energetic, creative people with a good work ethic and who enjoy customers and hard work. We want people who have an interest in plants, and want to garden 100% organically. A knowledge of perennials, annuals, shrubs and organic gardening methods are a plus, but not required. We are ready to train the right person.

Associates will be involved in all aspects of our daily duties which include: Selling and loading customer vehicles with plants, mulch, soil, and fertilizer much of which weighs up to 50 pounds. Unloading plant truck deliveries, tagging and displaying plants, watering and tending plants, ringing a computerized cash register and basically anything else needed during the course of the day are also daily duties.

Benefits package (sick, vacation days, health insurance contribution, Simple IRA pension plan) available after one year of work.

If this describes you, please email retail@naturework.com and we will send you an application.

Learn more about this position and the Natureworks working environment by visiting:
https://naturework.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/

Yardapes – New Milford, CT (Posted 2/25/20)

YardApes, Inc. is a full-service landscape company located in New Milford, CT. We are looking for self-motivated, technologically driven, enthusiastic, reliable team players who are eager to grow with us. Must have a valid driver’s license and legally able to work in the United States.

Opportunities are currently available in mowing/turf care, as well as both landscape installation and garden maintenance divisions.

Maintenance Crew Member

• • Perform spring and fall cleanups, as well as weekly lawn mowing, trimming and leaf blowing.
  • Use zero turn ride on mowers, walk behind mowers, push mowers, backpack blowers, and string trimmers.

Garden Maintenance Crew Member

• • Maintain client’s ornamental plants and shrubs, including pruning, pest scouting and control (IPM), mulching, weeding, and trimming. General property upkeep and maintenance.

Construction Crew Member

• • Installation of new plants and shrubs according to design. Fence installations, drainage jobs, sod installation, gravel installation, and other general labor jobs.

Lawn Care Crew Member

• • Apply seasonal fertilization and weed control applications, as well as aeration.
  • Apply lime to lawns based off soil sample results.
  • New lawn and spot seeding as needed.
  • Connecticut Pesticide Operators License preferred.

Individual roles will be determined based on skill set. However, all divisions may be required to assist with other tasks as needed. To learn more about each of our divisions and to apply, please visit https://www.yardapes.com/careers/.

Christensen Landscape Services – Northford, CT (Posted 2/10/20)

Landscape Crew Leaders and Laborers

Christensen Landscape Services is an established full-service landscape design-build company serving Middlesex, New Haven and Fairfield counties and is currently seeking individuals interested in full and part time positions in our Maintenance, Construction and Mowing divisions. We design, build, install and, maintain premiere high end residential landscape projects along the Connecticut Shoreline.

Landscape Maintenance Foreman and Laborers (M/F):
We are looking for experienced, responsible, hardworking individuals to join our Maintenance Division. Foreman must have time management skills and the ability to organize and lead at 3-5 person crew. Candidates must have working knowledge of all landscape management practices including planting; pruning, weeding, mulching and plant health care. Foreman must be able to Identify trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals/container materials. Foreman should have general knowledge and understanding of Integrated Pest Management with the ability to recognize insects and diseases and report to Maintenance Managers. All applicants must work efficiently to maintain high quality landscapes with superior care and attention to detail. All applicants must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. Pesticide operator license is preferred but not required. Bilingual is a plus. Experience: Foreman; Horticulture degree (or comparable), Master Gardener or 5 years experience, Laborers; 3-5 years experience. Full Time / Part time positions available – Health Benefits, Paid Holidays, and Vacation.

Please call 203-484-0424 or email kim@christensenlandscape.com

Frank’s Landscape Construction, LLC – Somers, CT (Posted 2/10/20)

Frank’s Landscape Construction has several positions open for this Spring. There are opportunities to make life long careers. Frank’s has been in business for over 25 years. For more information call our office at (860) 749-2100 or check out the current openings at https://bit.ly/2SifKQ3

Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses – Greenwich, CT (Posted 2/10/20)

Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses in Greenwich, CT has many opportunities available!

• • Click here to learn more about the Landscape Foreman position.
  • To learn more about the Landscape Laborer position, click here.
  • Click here to learn more about the Nursery Operations and Delivery Driver position.
  • To learn more about the Nursery Sales Team position, click here.
  • Click here to learn more about the Container Design and Seasonal Decor Team position.
  • To learn more about the Garden Center Sales Team position, click here.
  • Click here to learn more about the Garden Center Support Staff position.

Haviland Farm LLC – Patterson, NY (Posted 12/10/19)

Assistant Grower

The position is full time during the growing season (March-November), and part time December-February. The candidate must be able to identify ornamental plants and have a degree in Horticulture or hands on experience with ornamental plants. Organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and follow a schedule are a requirement. The assistant grower will work closely with the farm manager.

Must be able:

• • Work in all weather conditions
  • Lift 50lbs
  • Run a 4-6 person crew
  • Available to work 1 weekend day during peak season

Responsibilities:

• • Operate tractor and spray equipment
  • Assist crew planting, loading trucks, pruning, weeding, moving plant material
  • Monitor irrigation system
  • Maintain irrigation system and light equipment maintenance
  • Maintain property regularly to keep neat and orderly
  • Maintain inventory through correct cultural practices (will train)
  • Control inventory readiness in regards to timing pruning, potting and spacing (will train)
  • Monitor supplies
  • Use computer for data entry, inventory tracking and printing labels
  • Scout for pests
  • Oversee staff schedules

Contact: Pete Wheeler 914-906-2686