Job Opportunities
DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS, PASSION, AND DEDICATION TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
To learn more, our current open positions are listed below. Select the position that you're interested in to view the full job description.
You can fill out the online application or submit your resume and cover letter to: jobs@downerbrothers.com
Position Summary: Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in horticulture, experience with ornamental hand pruning, a strong work ethic, and a love of the outdoors. Candidates with formal education in horticulture who have earned or are working towards a degree in horticulture will be in consideration for Team Leader. Strong career path available for candidates who are interested in earning their MCH, MNLP, Arborists certification, or becoming a licensed pesticide applicator with expertise in Tree & Shrub Health Care.
Primary Duties:
• Ornamental hand pruning
• Deadheading, weeding, and raking of planting beds
• Identification of problems within landscape (proper id not required, just a keen eye to issues to be brought
to the attention of the Horticultural Director)
• Installation of plant material in small design projects
• Installation of of plant material in annual color projects (mass plantings of annuals)
• Addressing issues in the landscape to optimize aesthetics (for instance, adjusting soil pH to deepen the blue of a hydrangea)
• Be accountable for profitability of projects via time management, technique, and team work
To learn more, contact: jobs@downerbrothers.com
Landscape Construction Foreman Position Summary: Responsible for the efficient operation and installation of landscape design projects. Expected to work in a co-operation with designer, other crews and crewmembers, and customers to complete a professional, quality project on time.
Primary Duties:
• To be available for work Monday through Saturday, as scheduled, and be flexible with hours worked as
required by seasonal schedule and weather conditions
• Reviews and understands drawing, bids, and details with a designer in advance to determine job requirements
• Follows instructions of the Manager without deviation • Installs projects per design; only making major alterations after
approval from the designer and homeowner
• Responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks to insure proper materials, supplies, and equipment for the
job area available and onsite
• Train employees under his/her direction
• Ability to lay-out drawings onsite to match the designs form and measurements
• Customer communications courteous and as needed
• Promote Safety
• Provide leadership
• Take responsibility for you and your crews actions
• Gain and expand a thorough working knowledge of plant and hardscape materials
• Follow and enforce company policy
• Job not limited to this description
Job requirements:
• Ability to read blueprints and plans
• Ability to manage crew personnel and delegate tasks
• Have a valid DL and be able to operate large trucks and trailers
• Have good communication skills
• Be able to troubleshoot issues as they arise and evaluate priorities of job routines
To learn more, contact: jobs@downerbrothers.com