Webinar Opportunity

Neonicotinoids, Bees and Urban Trees: The Controversy Defined

Widespread media coverage of high profile bee poisonings related to the application of neonicotinoids on urban trees has caused intense scrutiny of the use of these insecticides. Join Dr. Richard Cowles, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, as he discusses the health of bee populations (including the phenomena known as "Colony Collapse Disorder”) and outlines strategies related to protecting bee health when treating urban plants with systemic insecticides.

Date/Time: Thursday March 03, 2016, 12:00 PM (Eastern)
Visit: www.joinwebinar.com  
Code: 124-740-683

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Job Opening

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Gardens for Living is recruiting the best of the best. For this position at least 2 years landscaping experience and experience driving a truck and trailer is required (valid drivers license and clean driving record also required). Also required is the ability to operate mowing equipment and a general working knowledge of how to care for mowing equipment. Good working knowledge of horticulture and a knowledge of proper landscape maintenance schedules is essential.

Daily Job duties will include but are not limited to: Supervising your team, operating mowers/weedeater/blower and other lawn equipment, pruning and caring for plants, fertilizing plants and lawn areas, mulching and edging, completing paperwork necessary to invoice customers and anything else required to take the best care of every property. This is a working crew leader position.

You are: motivated, responsible, on time, hardworking, cares about their craft, goes the extra mile to make sure everything is done right, individual-so PLEASE contact us.

We offer paid Holidays, opportunities for advancement, and a happy healthy work environment. Crew Leaders receive paid Vacation(1 week after the 1st year) and a paid smart phone(that may also be used for personal use when off the job).

Starting pay is $14 per hour.

Contact shane@gardensforliving.com with your resume, brief description of work experience and an explanation of why you are right for the job.

More Job Openings!

Blackwood Landscaping

Lawn Care Foreman:

Seeking an experienced lawn care professional dedicated to customer satisfaction. Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced environment while supervising another worker. Must enjoy working outdoors and have knowledge of local plants and weeds. Applicant must present a neat appearance and be able to establish rapport with customers. This is a year-round position of trust. Pesticide license, proper pruning experience, and commercial mowing equipment experience preferred. $14-18 per hour. Background check and good driving record required. No tobacco in front of customers, no smoking in trucks. Headquarters located in South Asheville/Arden area. Send resume or list of past work experience with contact information to Ted@BlackwoodLandscaping.com

Harrah's Cherokee (Murphy, NC Location)

Grounds Supervisor:

https://caesars.hodesiq.com/jobs/default.aspx?jobid=5217189&emid=11056

There are two requirements that one may not have (Certified Grounds Technician through PGMS & a North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s License), but that’s not a deal breaker.  The chosen candidate will just have to obtain those within the first 6 months of employment.

This person will be in charge of the day-to-day Grounds Department operations at our new property.

Harrah’s Cherokee really is a great place to work and build a career.   They offer AMAZING benefits and a very competitive salary.

Contact Zeke Cooper for more information or with any questions:

Zeke Cooper, PLA, ASLA
Grounds Manager & Landscape Architect
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
Office: 828-497-8628
Cell: 828-593-2421
Email: ZCooper@caesars.com


For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Commercial Pruning Classes

WNC Green Team

Pruning as an IPM Tool

The North Carolina Arboretum - Certified Plant Professional Training Garden

February 18th, 2016 - 1-4pm

or February 25th, 2016 - 1-4pm

Pruning as an Integrated Pest Management Tool -

Class will focus on the proper ways to prune various types of plants, including trees, shrubs, and vines. Class will divide into three groups focusing on each subject matter for one hour and then switching to cover each focus area. Two dates are offered for this course, but the same material will be covered. Please choose one date to attend.

The class will cost $10 for materials. Fee is payable by cash or check to the Henderson County Cooperative Extension Office (100 Jackson Park Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792). Please identify participants name and contact information if fee is to be mailed.

*** 2 hrs of NC Pesticide License credit is available for categories G, L, N, D, and X.

*** NC LC Credits have been applied for.

Instructors - 

Dr. Anthony LeBude, Extension Specialist
Sarah Scott, Extension Agent, Haywood County
Kerrie Roach, Extension Agent, Henderson County

For more information, or to register, please call Sarah Scott at 456-3575 

or Kerrie Roach at 697-4891.

Job Opening

Highland Heritage Landscapes, LLC is hiring for the positions listed below. .

Groundskeeper position open.

Groundskeeping Position

Deerfield has a couple of grounds keeper positions available-  check out their job description below:

Deerfield Position

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Job Opportunity

Job Posting

Givens Estates is looking to fill a landscape position on their properties.  Check out the job posting at:

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-02-Landscape-Job-Posting.pdf

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Job Opportunity

Grounds Supervisor Job 

Harrah's newest resort property in Murphy NC is looking for someone to take on the role of grounds supervisor.  Check out the job description at:

https://caesars.hodesiq.com/jobs/default.aspx?jobid=5217189&emid=11056


For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Arboretum Job Openings

Job Openings

The NC Arboretum has a couple of job openings posted.  Check them out on their website at:
http://www.ncarboretum.org/about-us/employment/

Please share with anyone you know that has the skill and needs a job!


For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.