About:

The White House Farm Foundation is seeking an individual to be the full-time onsite manager of its 386-acre nature preserve, known as Leopold’s Preserve, and located in Haymarket, Virginia. An applicant should have a deep interest in the natural world and particular knowledge of the flora and fauna of Northern Virginia. The position will allow for not only hands-on park maintenance activities, but also working alongside the Foundation’s Executive Director on educational programs, partner projects, and restoration efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain pedestrian trails; operate vehicles and small engine equipment such as UTV, commercial mower, chain saw, backpack blower and line trimmer.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of equipment to include replacing worn parts and making minor mechanical adjustments. Duties may include sharpening or replacing worn blades on mowers, replacing string on line trimmers, and sharpening or replacing worn chain saw chains.
• Perform facility maintenance such as repairing and staining fences, boardwalks, and bridges.
• Assist with public relations by handling visitor inquiries and providing information and assistance.
• Assist with habitat restoration of meadows, forests, and wetlands. Duties may include using manual or chemical techniques to control invasive plants, planting trees, seeding meadows, and assisting with prescribed burns.
• Work with various contractors to obtain proposals for work on site, and manage such contractors accordingly.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of basic horticulture, plant identification, and forest health; knowledge of native plants and invasive species. Love of the outdoors and the ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions. 4-year degree from an accredited university in Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management or related major; 1 year work experience in related area.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university or community college in Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management or related major; 2 years work experience in related area.

Benefits:

The White House Farm Foundation offers a paid time off policy and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental and vision plans.

More information on the The White House Farm foundation: https://www.whfarmfoundation.org/

To apply (send cover letter and resume) contact: LauraHassell@whfarmfoundation.org

About:

As a Maintenance Worker on the Landscaping & Forestry crew, you will assist in maintaining more than 91 properties, placing over 800 yards of mulch, planting 150 trees, and trimming more than 2,500 trees each year. You will be joining a hard-working and collaborative team committed to creating, building, and maintaining streetscapes, landscaped medians, and other public facility landscapes for the use and enjoyment of our citizens and visitors to our community. High potential for growth within the Public Works Department.

Salary:

$1,366.35 – $2,565.88 Biweekly
$35,525.00 – $66,713.00 Annually (Pay increases with experience, time, and certifications)

Hours:

Full time, 40 hrs./week (7am-3pm). Monday through Friday. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plant, maintain, and water trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Median beautification.
• Weed and litter control; mulching and edging.
• Prune, maintain, and remove trees; clear trees or landscaped areas after storm or accident damage.
• Traffic control at maintenance sites.
• Assist with snow removal and ice control and with special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Be hard-working, dependable, responsible, punctual, and safety conscious.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
• Be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor over extended periods of time, possibly under adverse weather conditions.
• Have the ability to operate maintenance and repair equipment and tools in a manner consistent with safety procedures.
• Be able to understand and carry out specific oral instructions.
• Be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent (GED) desirable.
• Have some experience (6 to 12 months) performing routine landscape or related maintenance or construction work, including manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools (desirable).
• Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow safety precautions and work procedures.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.

***Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Interested applicants must submit an online application to be considered. Please fill out the application completely; resume or other supporting materials will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application.

More info on job posting: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gaithersburgmd/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3268576&sharedWindow=0

Online application can be filled out at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gaithersburgmd/jobs/3268576/maintenance-worker-landscaping-forestry-crew?keywords=MAINTENANCE%20WORKER&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Assistance needed from a horticulture student with some applied experience and willingness to learn more about applying home garden care & design to a current established garden, and a prospective new garden development plan for a local northern Virginia residential property.

Duties (Job requires “hands-on” work, applying your academic knowledge):

1. Care and pruning of tropical hibiscus & poinsettia plants for their indoor winter hiatus, prior to their return outdoors next spring.

2. Developing a shade garden with an emphasis on colorful blossoms for mostly perennials & some annuals.

3. Design pathways through a small shade garden that is situated under two large ‘Shirofugen’ cherry trees. Possible addition of a small water feature, or garden focal point.

4. Assist with weed control, by applications of pre-emergent herbicide & minor physical pruning & clearance of weeds in Fall and Spring, including applications near March 1 & May 15.

5. Control/eradicate Japanese stiltgrass and some Duchesnea ) in areas of the lawn ( a small yard ).

6. Potential project of transplanting portions/selected plantings from one oriental garden into a new location yet to be designed & developed.

7. Some trimming of Rose of Sharon and Crepe Myrtle & Holly bushes.

Hours: flexible, as applicant is available

Pay commensurate with experience.

For further information contact:

THOMAS MAGRUDER

6236 rue du Jean-Louis (Way), Franconia

Alexandria, VA 22310-1630

PHONE: 703-535-1112

Please send contact information and a description of your experience to thomasmagruder@verizon.net

Position Overview (FULL-TIME)

APPLY NOW–OPEN UNTIL 11/11/2021 (MUST Apply Online via USAJOBS)

This position is located in the United States Botanic Garden (USBG), Horticulture Section, Collections Department. The Collections Department is responsible for growing, maintaining and displaying the USBG’s living accessioned collection.

Salary: $22.75 – $30.84 per hour

Location: Architect of the Capitol 2nd and D Street S.W. Washington DC, DC

About: Founded by Casey Forbes in 2014, Casey & Company Bespoke Design is a design firm based in the historic neighborhood of Georgetown, Washington, DC.

Position Summary: The Landscape Designer & Installer (Designer) communicates with clients on a regular basis to about designing, scheduling, and installing projects. The Designer processes client information, schedules and attends meetings, takes photographs, draws designs, makes plant lists, and obtains the necessary project approvals. The Designer is responsible for identifying and estimating the costs of necessary supplies and materials for each project. The Designer is responsible for scheduling and communicating to both clients and the Landscape Foreman. The Designer also installs plants at the work site as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements detailed landscape plans, reads and follows scale drawings and cross-section designs
• Supervises the planting and propagating bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable.
• Direct activities on the job site including but not limited to: coordinating workflow, hands on work, and operating a variety of machinery.
• Performs and coordinates a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in outdoor projects and worksites
• Tracks and maintains files & paperwork.
• Measures sites, creates scale drawings, cross section drawings and designs.
• Calculates stormwater run-off, capacity, and assess water run-off predictability.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Excellent attention to detail while working in a fun & fast paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Able to work effectively with individuals of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Promotes and maintains a positive attitude and provides exceptional customer service.
• Reads and interprets safety/employment manuals and other work-related documents

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Expert knowledge of plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds, plant areas, horticulture methods and materials, landscaping and cultivation of trees and woody plants.
• Expert knowledge to maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs, ability to use scientific plant names and understand rules for binomial nomenclature.
• Knowledge of rain garden and bayscape maintenance, including downspout hook up, spillway, measuring berms, soil amendments, etc.
• Ability to identify soil types and accurately assess correct amendments.
• Knowledge of fertilizer and/or pesticide applications.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment
• Highly motivated, self – driven individual who is detail oriented.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to both employees and clients.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to interpret, understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Competent in the use of computers running MacOS and its software. Must know or learn how effectively use the Company’s email, field service, customer relationship management, and timekeeping systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and 3D design software as required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Able to work effectively with individuals of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Punctual and dependable.

Several other openings for full or part time including Gardener, Installation Crew Member, and Landscape Foreman.

Follow this link to view this position and others: https://caseyandcompany.net/blogs/join-our-team

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POSITION APPLICATION DATE CLOSES 11/01/2021 

General Description: Part time employee needed to attend to the watering and maintenance requirements in the Horticulture Program’s greenhouse and gardens on weekends, holidays, or when the Horticulturalist is unavailable. Employee will also be responsible for additional weeding and maintenance duties in the Horticulture Program teaching gardens and other related tasks as needed.

Duties and Tasks: Attends to watering needs of the greenhouse and gardens maintained by the Horticulture Program. Weeds, mulches, and performs related tasks when necessary.

Hours: 5-10 hours per month, mostly on weekends and holidays.

Pay: $15/hour

To apply/review job posting use the following link: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/39677 

Morven Park has an open position for a Horticulturist!

For more information please go to:   https://www.morvenpark.org/about/employment.html

A brief description is below:

HORTICULTURIST

Position: Maintenance Team Member | Regular full-time, non-exempt | Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds

Position Summary: The horticulturist seeds and maintains the flowers, trees and green spaces on the grounds and facilities owned and operated by the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Inc.  The position requires weekend and after-hour event support, property security, and emergency maintenance repairs.  The ideal candidate must be able to self-motivate, multi-task, and safely operate maintenance equipment. Work is subject to environmental conditions, extreme cold and heat, noise, vibration and working in hazardous conditions.

To apply, send a resume to MorvenParkEmployment@MorvenPark.org