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Christensen Landscape Services, Northford, CT (Posted 7/7/21)

Landscape Horticultural Crew Leader

Job Description
Award-winning family owned design build residential landscape construction and maintenance company is seeking an experienced Horticultural Crew Leader with gardening and leadership expertise to join our outstanding Maintenance Division.

As one of our Horticultural Crew Leaders you will have an incredible opportunity to manage your crew of horticulturists and garden on some of the most beautiful and prestigious landscapes in the New Haven County area. We specialize in organic lawn and landscape care. We are a NOFA certified Organic Landcare business.

Responsibilities:

Gardening

• Installation and maintenance of woody, perennial, and annual plant material, including deadheading, cutbacks, dividing, fertilizing, etc.
• Hand pruning of shrubs and small trees.
• Container and annual bed design and planting.
• Outdoor holiday decorating.
• General landscaping and groundskeeping.

Communication & Collaboration

• Facilitate the flow of information between the field and account managers.
• Ensure account managers are always fully apprised of activities on their properties.
• Maintain communication with clients while on their property .

Planning

• Ensure your crew is prepared for your daily tasks: equipment & tools, plant material, etc.

Employee Management

• Serve as the direct supervisor to your team of horticulturists, training and coaching them to execute to our horticultural standards.
• Provide feedback to maintenance team leadership regarding individual crew performance during review periods.

Job Requirements

• Education, training, experience:

Competencies:

• Passion for gardening.
• High level of integrity and commitment to excellence.
• Great organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to manage time.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team.
• Coaching and leadership skills.
• Commitment to impeccable customer service.

Experience:

• Prefer Bachelors degree in a landscape/horticultural field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years experience estate gardening.
• Supervisory experience.

General Requirements:

• Valid  CT driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Good physical condition.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Days
• Holiday Bonus

Please contact Kim at 203-484-0424 or email kim@christensenlandscape.com

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Gardens at Cheshire, located in Cheshire, CT (Posted 6/23/21)

Horticultural Specialist

Job Description :  Seeking a full-time, year-round horticultural specialist with previous greenhouse operations experience, to help maintain a large ornamental collection of tropical and rare plants.  Degree in horticulture desired but not required.   Previous experience relating to conservatory gardening, plant nutrition, pest management, greenhouse irrigation systems, and equipment.  Ability to drive a box truck and knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry a huge plus and willingness to perform related manual duties throughout the greenhouse as required.

Please send resume and a brief summary of your experience to marilyn@gardensatcheshire.com

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Monrovia, Granby, CT (Posted 6/23/21)

Team Coordinator

The team coordinator provides administrative support to growing areas as required and ensures that the service requirements of team members are being met, assist in coordinating department activities, facilitate effective communication among team members and provide written or verbal translation (Spanish / English) as necessary to craftsmen and coaches. Apply and model the principles of Monrovia Nursery Quality (MNQ) in all administrative activities.

Job Functions:

• Ensure that departmental information is updated in the appropriate system(s) accurately and in a timely manner; carry out data entry audits for accuracy and take action where necessary.
• Prepare agendas, attend and minute department meetings and ensure timely distribution; serve as a contributing member of the department by providing administrative support of timely information for and from the assigned department; provide administrative support in the creation of department operating, financial, and training plans.
• Ensure the prompt delivery of company and inter-department correspondence and facilitate communication among coaches and craftsmen.
• Respond to coach and craftsmen administrative requests, ensuring that these are addressed promptly and are directed to the right person.

Education/Experience/Skills:

1. Must have a valid driver’s license; minimum of two years general clerical experience.
2. Full-time position.  Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Peak shipping season, March thru June, hours can include Saturdays 7:00 am to 12:00 pm as well as extended hours Monday through Friday, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm or longer, as determined by supervising coach. Additional work hours may apply depending on the business needs.
3. Proficient at keyboarding, MS Word, and Excel spreadsheet applications; using Microsoft Suite and learning proprietary systems.
4. Excellent organizational and customer service skills: ability to professionally and effectively interact with others regardless of personality, background, race, gender and economic status.
5. Ability to take initiative with minimal direction; Demonstrates flexibility with regard to immediate needs of team and willingness to embrace change.
6. Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and through written means; bilingual highly recommended (English / Spanish)
7. Knowledge of plant identification, common and botanical names (preferred);
8. Ability and willingness to work in other areas to include field work, as directed by coach; perform other duties as needed.

Please click this link for additional information about Monrovia.  To apply directly to this position and for additional information regarding this job opportunity, click this link.  Alternately, you can also contact Alina Burgos at 860-653-1650

EEO/AAE

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Winterberry Gardens & Landscaping, Southington, CT (Posted 4/22/21)

Landscape Foreman

Description
The Landscape Foreman role involves supervising and completing landscape projects in the field. The Foreman is responsible for overall site safety, quality and craftsmanship of the work and project completion in accordance with the project plan, timeline and budget.

Job Duties
Lead a small landscape crew as a hands-on, working foreman Fully understand the project plan before fieldwork begins Physical work; including site preparation, plantings (all plant types – from large trees to small annuals), mulch and topsoil application, loading and unloading materials and tools and hauling equipment Able to drive a truck and trailer and operate landscaping equipment, machinery and tools Complete daily job reports and timesheets Troubleshoot problems and issues in coordination with designers and managers as needed Address client questions and concerns while onsite Maintain a clean and organized work environment on and off campus; including vehicles, trailer and equipment. Perform daily equipment and vehicle inspections.

Focus on attention to detail when completing projects

Requirements
Valid driver license and current Driver Medical Card OSHA 10 Certification (within 90 days of assuming position) Available to work 40+ hours per week during busy season and possibly on weekends when needed Able to work in fast-paced, action-oriented environment in all elements Able to lift 60+ lbs

Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading and working on a landscaping crew Snow removal experience Knowledge of plants including trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and tropicals.

LANDSCAPING CREW TEAM MEMBER

Description
The Landscaping Crew Member role involves performing a variety of tasks to complete landscape projects in the field with a small crew.

Job Duties
Assist in site preparation, plantings (all plant types – from large trees to small annuals), mulch and topsoil application, loading and unloading materials and tools and hauling equipment Able to drive a truck and trailer and operate landscaping equipment, machinery and tools Maintain a positive working relationship with foreman and other crew members to facilitate outstanding project results Coordinate with foreman on daily tasks and assignments Focus on attention to detail when completing projects Assist in unloading plant deliveries and other tasks in garden center Requirements

Valid driver license and current Driver Medical Card OSHA 10 Certification (within 90 days of assuming position) Available to work 40+ hours per week during busy season and possibly on weekends when needed Able to work in fast-paced, action-oriented environment in all elements Able to lift 60+ lbs Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on a landscaping crew Snow removal experience Knowledge of plants including trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and tropicals

PERENNIAL ASSOCIATE

Description
If you enjoy caring for plants or like to give gardening advice to those who ask, then you will enjoy working at Winterberry Gardens. Working at our nursery offers many opportunities for those who enjoy selling, working with the general public, care of nursery stock and creating a welcoming, warm community type of atmosphere.

Our nursery and garden center focuses on the sale of plants and horticultural products to the public. In addition, Winterberry offers additional services to residential and commercial clients. Many of our customers look to our nursery for tips on how to nurture their plants, as well as product suggestions. This position is for a Perennial Associate and will be for the upcoming Spring 2021 Season.

The ideal candidate should be a friendly, people-oriented person, and have a customer-focused mindset at all times. Retail experience is a plus, but not required. Essential skills include: superior people skills, time management, multi-tasking in a busy environment, good listening skills, computer skills, professional phone skills, and a consistently positive attitude. Must have a reliable vehicle for transportation to and from work. Must be able to stand for long periods, and should be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Job Responsibilities

• Customer Service First Attitude; greeting and welcoming clients.
• Be fully familiar with all Winterberry policies, programs, and events schedule.
• Knowledgeable of perennials, ornamental grasses and roses; planting requirements and maintenance.
• Answer questions and select perennials based on clients needs.
• Follow proper plant maintenance practices; pruning, dead-heading, weeding and watering.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment in and around the perennial sales area.
• Unloading, stocking and pricing plants.
• Coordinate with perennial manager on daily tasks and assignments.

More about the job

• Availability on weekends.
• Full Time & Part Time positions available.
• Knowledge of annuals, tropicals, perennials, roses, ornamental grasses, and trees and shrubs is preferred.
• This is a seasonal position.

YARD ASSOCIATE

Description
Garden Center Yard Associate full and part-time positions available. Applicant must be self-motivated, energetic and passionate about working with people and plants. Applicant must be familiar with working in a fast paced, outdoor retail environment and have excellent customer service skills.  Duties include unloading deliveries, loading customer vehicles with bulk materials, stocking, tagging, plant maintenance, running equipment and basic irrigation work. Applicant should be in good physical condition and be able to lift fifty pounds. A working knowledge of trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals is preferred, but not required.

Contact Jonna E. Capone, Winterberry Social Media Marketing & Online Coordinator, for more information and to apply for the positions.  (860) 378-0071, 108.

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Grace Farms Foundation – New Canaan, CT (Posted 4/21/21)

COMMUNITY GARDEN SUMMER ASSISTANT

The Garden Assistant role will support the Garden Manager with general garden maintenance, planting, fertilization, harvesting, pest management and weed control. This position is an excellent opportunity to work outdoors with a Master Gardener and be part of a wonderful community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain raised beds and perimeter plantings. Learn the plant families, associated care, succession planting and pest management.
• Ensure sustainable practices with composting, organic fertilizers, repurposing water and promoting beneficial insects.
• Build basic growing structures for climbing plants.
• Capable of lifting 20lbs.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• Gardening experience required with the willingness to learn.
• Interest in the natural world, sustainability and organic gardening practices.
• PowerPoint and Excel skills to design educational slides, track seed inventory and garden harvest totals.

If interested, please send your resume directly to Chrissy @ cmcgowan@gracefarmsfoundation.org or apply to this position through the following link: https://gracefarms.isolvedhire.com/jobs/262920.html

Part-Time – 20 Hours/Week
Availability: May-October

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Native Landscapes CT – Norwalk, CT (Posted 4/21/21)

Native Landscapes CT is hiring part-time gardeners who have a love of nature, an eye for beauty, and a willingness to learn how to create native landscapes that nurture wildlife. We use primarily hand tools to care for flower and shrub borders and woodland edge habitats for residential properties in Fairfield County. Please contact michelemsorensen@gmail.com with a statement of interest and experience. A resume is helpful, but not required. Hablamos español.

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Business Opportunity – FOR SALE

Block Island, RI

• LANDSCAPE DESIGN – INSTALLATION- MAINTENANCE BUSINESS
• PROFITABLE HIGH-END LANDSCAPE WORK
• SERVING BLOCK ISLAND FOR 30 YEARS
• LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE
• FULL LINE OF EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY
• AVAILABLE FOR 2021 SEASON

FOR DETAILS CONTACT:

DVL Landscape, Ltd.

401-741-4987

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After 48 years of service in Connecticut’s green industry and with CNLA, Carolyn & Francis Storrs are retiring. They are selling the property of their company, Distinctive Landscaping. A description of the property, provided by Carolyn Storrs, is below.

FOR SALE:

12 Commerce Drive
Columbia, CT 06237

Located in an industrial park on a cul de sac. 3.48 acre lot with a 3440 sqft two story Morton building on a concrete slab with a large garage with 2 overhead doors. 2 small greenhouses, soil and mulch bins, salt storage. Paved parking area. Downstairs and upstairs offices. Close to UConn, ECSU, and major highways.

Diesel and gas pumps. Building has security system, 1.5 bathrooms. Large outdoor areas for trucks and equipment. Underground utilities, large septic system. Can apply for another 100ft of building. All shelving will stay. Building and land $330,000. If interested, call Butch or Carolyn Storrs at 860-228-8254 or 860-933-4216. Business for sale as additional price.

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