Job Opening - Trademark Homescapes Inc.

Trademark Homescapes Inc.
Landscape construction/Installation Company adding qualified member to existing team. Qualified candidates will be self guiding, motivated and possess skills and experience in at least 3 of the following.

* Masonry, Dry stack, boulder, step and stepper construction
* Wood working/carpentry
* Woody and perennial plant knowledge/ID
* Mechanical Intuition
* Machine operation: Loader, Skid Steer and small excavator
* Landscape Design
* Nursery/Greenhouse operation

Driver’s license and own transportation required.

This is a Part time position 20-30 hours weekly, with the potential to become full time.

Please send resume to:
williamdeaver1066@att.net
Trademark Homescapes Inc.
William H Deaver III
828-699-3495

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

Landscape Management Workshop

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

Cold Injury Potential for Tender Plants

With the expected low temperatures, make sure you protect those tender plants that you might have put out a little too early! Check out this article written a few years back about protecting plants from cold injury...

https://sampson.ces.ncsu.edu/2010/01/how-can-i-protect-my-plants-from-cold-injury/


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

Job Opportunities - Lawn & Order

Lawn-N-Order Landscaping is a successful company in WNC, the winner of the 2014 and 2015 Super Service Award on Angie’s List. We are a one-stop shop for creating outdoor living spaces. We also work on drainage and land development and improvement. If you are interested in becoming a part of a well-known landscape crew in town and want to give exceptional service to our clients apply for this job!

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Lawn-N-Order Landscaping Offers
Fun, Team-Oriented Work Environment
Competitive Wages & Benefits Package
Career Advancement Opportunities
All This PLUS Regular Direct Deposit Paychecks!


1. Landscape Technician--

Job Duties and Responsibilities of the Technician

Company Policy and Procedures
Understand and abide by company procedures.
Learn procedure through instruction and examples.
Arrive on time and ready to work by 7:45 a.m.
Demonstrate good attendance/schedule days off.

Performance/Production
Practice procedures taught by foreman.
Remain productive after instructions.
Learn daily routine.

Physical Performance and Skills
Demonstrate handling and moving of landscape materials (i.e. soil, mulch, etc.)
Demonstrate handling and moving of construction materials (i.e., brick, gravel).
Know basic horticultural skills (i.e., planting, staking, and mulching).

Human Relations
Maintain positive attitude and outlook toward work performed.
Gain acceptance and respect of coworkers.
Respect others and works well as a team member.

Equipment and Company Property
Know proper equipment operation.
Grease and check fluids of all equipment.
Operate equipment in safest possible manner.
Have tools and supplies ready for that day.
Keep truck fueled and clean daily.
Maintain tools and supplies.

Quality
Learn standards of quality.

Safety
Demonstrate the safe operation of tools and equipment.
Use required safety equipment.


Essential functions (ADA)

The incumbent must be:
Capable of learning and developing skills and mastering functions of a physical and organized nature.
Capable of lifting 50 pounds and performing vigorous, physical labor.
Able to maintain a driver’s license and insurability.

2. Landscape Foreman--

Job Duties and Responsibilities of the Foreman

Company Policy and Procedures
Understand and abide by company’s policies and procedures
Enforce company’s policies and procedures
Arrive for work on time and ready to work by 7:45 a.m.
Demonstrate good attendance/schedule days off.

Performance/Production
Teach crew members procedures and production techniques.
Do job layout with minimal assistance.
Considerable knowledge of plant material and soil types
Knowledge of horticulture and professional landscaping practices.
Knowledge of mixing and using landscape chemicals.
Demonstrate ability to run small projects with little assistance.
Ability to do field adjustments from blueprints.

Physical Performance and Skills
Instruct others in handling, moving, and installing plant materials.
Move landscape and construction materials.
Perform skill-oriented tasks while directing others.
Organize jobs start to finish; delegate duties to technicians.
Keep up-to-date paperwork.
Track all material quantities. Report daily progress.
Fill out worksheets; turn in receipts and safety sheets.

Human Relations
Maintain a positive attitude and outlook toward the work performed.
Project team atmosphere on crew.
Serve as main contact with clients on a daily basis.
Motivate and teach coworkers.

Equipment and Company Property
Maintain clean driving record of six points or less
Demonstrate ability to drive dump trucks, including all trailers and equipment.
Be responsible for the truck and/or trailers.
Demonstrate ability to run all small and large equipment properly.
Train co-workers about proper equipment usage.
Be responsible for the correct tools, supplies, and machinery at the job site.

Quality
Instruct others in techniques to improve quality.
Maintain professional approach.
Demonstrate an ability to maintain quality while increasing efficiency.
Be responsible for final quality on jobs.

Safety
Report and/or correct dangerous situations.
Report accidents.
Demonstrate the safe operation of tools and equipment.
Use required safety equipment.

Essential Functions (ADA)
The incumbent must be
Physically capable of traveling to various job sites.
Capable of translating technical information and a broad view of expected results to a focused and specific assignment.
Capable of producing a productive, goal-oriented work process by motivating and leading other people in a supportive, coaching manner.

***Must have at least 3-5 years experience in running a team. Benefits include: paid holidays, paid smart phone, continuing education classes and certifications provided, access to an office assistant. $15 hr. with benefits and retirement options.

Pesticide & NC Landscape Contractor Continuing Education Credits Available

Red Imported Fire Ant Identification & Control

Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Henderson County Cooperative Extension Office
100 Jackson Park Rd, Hendersonville, NC

This meeting will be beneficial to the average homeowner as well as the experienced landscaper. Please come with your identification and control questions and be prepared for a lively interactive session. 

***Two hours of pesticide credits for subclasses G, H, I, K, L, N, O, D, & X ***
***Two hours of NC Landscape Contractors License continuing education***

A $5.00 fee for materials will be collected at the door. To receive credit, please bring your current NC Pesticide license.

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

Job Openings

Check out the 4 following job openings throughout Western NC...


1. Pro Scape is hiring for spray tech, lawn care and landscape help. Contact Mark 828-243-5255.


2. Snow Creek - Arborist Climber-
Snow Creek Natural Resources Management is looking for a skilled climber to work on our natural resource crew. The majority of our work is providing all facets of tree care as well as tree removals; with other work including invasive plant control, trail building and insect and disease management in trees, among others.

Ability to safely use chainsaws is critical, and ability to use other various hand tools and machinery is helpful. Soft climbing skills are necessary, either using single- or double-rope techniques. Arborist certification and/or pesticide applicator license a plus.
Current driver license and clean driving record strongly encouraged. Year-round full time work.

Please fill out an application online at the website www.snowcreekinc.com or send resume to hr@snowcreekinc.com


3. Snow Creek - Maintenance Crew Supervisor-
The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Crew Supervisor is to supervise grounds maintenance and enhancement projects and to direct the workflow of all maintenance teams. The Maintenance Crew Supervisor is responsible for the actions and oversight of crew members, in order to maintain a professional image at all times. With their teams, the Maintenance Crew Supervisor will oversee proper maintenance of lawns, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and other grounds features.

Qualified candidates will possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a minimum of 3-5 years of field experience (including snow removal), previous leadership skills, proven knowledge of regional plants and material, working knowledge of maintenance equipment (truck & trailer and dump truck experience required), proficiency in Microsoft Office, a degree in Horticulture field, and additional qualifications as per the job description. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, walking, reaching, climbing and lifting for prolonged periods of time, lifting and carrying 50 pounds, and working with hand tools, power tools, and other equipment, including moving machinery/equipment. Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.

4. NC Arboretum -  Seasonal Openings
http://www.ncarboretum.org/about-us/employment/



Please fill out an application online at the website www.snowcreekinc.com or send resume to hr@snowcreekinc.com

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

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.