Local horticulture jobs are updated weekly.
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center is looking for an AmeriCorps Food Educator to join our team! Do you have fun working with kids? Are you passionate about connecting youth to their food and communities to their ecosystems? Are you looking to have an impact on your community? We’re looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, and caring team member like YOU!
The AmeriCorps Food Educator is the “boots on the ground” that makes it possible to connect kids to healthy food from seed to table. They will plan and implement Oxbow’s Farm Adventure field trips and in-class programs, as well as contribute to spring Kids’ Farm planting, maintenance, and upkeep.
We are a nonprofit organization, located in Carnation, WA, just 25 miles from Seattle. Our mission is to inspire people to eat healthy, sustainably grown food and to steward our natural resources for future generations. How do we do it? We grow and sell organic produce, restore habitat for wildlife along the Snoqualmie River, educate kids about farming and nature, and grow native plants to ensure our community has access to the agents of environmental restoration and conservation.
Northwest Nurseries is specialty nursery that provides the landscaping community with high-quality and unique perennials, shrubs, and trees. We are seeking a professional individual to join our small family owned business. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, show willingness to learn and have a strong work ethic focused on servicing our customers and the success of the nursery.
Benefits include Paid Vacation, 7 Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental Coverage after 60 days, 401K plan after a year.
Redmond, WA
ASAP
40 hours/week, Monday-Friday (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) with possibility of Saturdays and overtime in the spring.
Please send your resume to Laura Wildfong to setup an interview.
Britescape LLC, a small gardening and landscape lighting company, has an outstanding opportunity in our Garden Services department for a permanent, full-time Lead Gardener.
The Lead Gardener is the critical link between the Garden Services Manager, gardens and the crew. This position is responsible for all daily on-site operations including, but not limited to: leadership of crew; coordination of work; quality of work performed; observation, reporting and treatment of landscape issues such as pests, diseases and irrigation; appropriate tasks for season and garden.
This is a full time, year-round position starting at $20.00 - $24.00/hr, DOE. Britescape also offers a benefits package including vacation/sick time, paid holidays, health and dental insurance after 90 days and a 401k option after 1 year.
Email cover letter and resume.
At Nussbaum Group you will have the opportunity to work on the most exceptional landscapes in the Northwest. Our clients include both high-end homeowners and high-profile commercial businesses including Facebook and Amazon.
Laborers make up the core of our Landscape Construction Teams. Our Laborers are hardworking, dedicated and passionate about what they do. They are on site every day and contribute to the success of every project. They are valued and rewarded for their hard work and dedication. We are as committed to the growth of our employees as we are to the landscapes we build. Please see our excellent benefits package outlined below.
Apply on our website.
University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Washington Park Arboretum/Center for Urban Horticulture
School of Environmental and Forest Resources
College of the Environment
Under supervision of University of Washington Botanic Gardens (UWBG) Washington Park Arboretum (WPA) Grounds Supervisor, perform skilled horticulture tasks requiring knowledge of cultivation and maintenance of the plant collections and native flora specific to Lake Washington Blvd E corridor project at WPA.
Physical ability to do the required work AND at least three years of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation OR equivalent education/experience. Includes basic plant ID and culture (horticulture). Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver’s License and Washington State Public Operators Pesticide Control license – WA state laws and safety, weeds, including aquatic, insects and disease (obtained within first 2 months of employment).
David Zuckerman
Manager of Horticulture, University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Box 354115, Seattle WA 98195
(206) 543-8008
(206) 793-3893
dzman@uw.edu
Lonnson Arbor Care is a local small business that maintains trees and shrubs for residential homes and HOA's. Must have experience in in both climbing and pruning a diverse array of trees/shrubs. Competitive salary. Full-time. A great opportunity for those wanting to learn arboriculture. This is a full time position with competitive compensation.
Pruning and climbing.
Email resume.
Evans Creek is seeking a landscape construction crew member with a minimum of 1 year’s residential experience. Work includes: grading, planting, hardscape, low voltage lighting, irrigation, small equipment, drainage, pruning and. Completing your work in a professional manner, cheerfully and efficiently with a very strong focus on quality and detail, is required.
Monday—Friday
$30-$40
Up to $22 DOE
05/27/19
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's — to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
In 2018, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children’s among the nation's best children's hospitals – for the 26th year in a row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, and are honored to be the only pediatric medical center in Washington to be ranked.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it is delivering frontline care to our patients and families, or the day-to-day interactions with our colleagues, our values are the fabric of our culture and community.
The Groundskeeper provides horticultural and exterior facilities maintenance for hospital properties. Design, propagate, and maintain the plant collection. Interface new construction with existing systems as they affect landscapes.
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
Got to our application page.
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center is looking for Seasonal Farmers Market Staff, to join our Farm team! Do you have a knack for customer service and a passion for organic, sustainably grown food? Would you like to work on a team that works hard and laughs harder? We’re looking for a skilled, motivated, enthusiastic team member like you!
The Seasonal Farmers Market position will assist the Farm Crew in booth set up & break down, customer relations, cash handling, and promotion of Oxbow programs and events at two weekend farmers markets in the Seattle area.
We are looking to fill this job by mid-June. Apply today!!
We are a nonprofit organization, located in Carnation, WA, just 25 miles from Seattle. Our mission is to inspire people to eat healthy, sustainably grown food and to steward our natural resources for future generations. How do we do it? We grow and sell organic produce, restore habitat for wildlife along the Snoqualmie River, educate kids about farming and nature, and grow native plants to ensure our community has access to the agents of environmental restoration and conservation. Learn more about our work at our website!
GreenStone Designs creates award winning containers in Seattle and the Eastside.
Our customers are the most important part of our business and every employee plays
a
valuable role in assuring them of that. We are a growing company with an inspiring
work environment and people who are fun to work with.
The plant technician's primary responsibility is to perform interior and exterior
horticultural maintenance for our residential and commercial clients in Seattle and
on the Eastside. This includes, but is not limited to; watering, grooming, pruning,
plant cleaning and identifying pests and/or disease.
We are a growing company with an inspiring work environment and people who are fun to work with. If this sounds like the job for you, please send an email and tell us about yourself with a summary of your qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Carnation Farms is a nonprofit organization on a mission to transform the way that people want to eat. We celebrate delicious and nutritious food produced in a sustainable manner by providing inspirational and educational experiences that positively affect heath, the environment, and local economies. We develop the next generation of food citizens and grow new farmers.
The field crew works primarily in the 12 acre certified organic farm that is overseen by the Director of Agriculture Production. Our typical workweek is Monday-Friday from 8 am – 5 pm, however, hours may shift depending on the season and the scope of work to complete, and this also includes weekends; 7 day availability is important. The farm produces vegetables, herbs, berries, and fruit used in special events, farm dinners and sold in our farm stand and at farmers markets. The farms’ design and management demonstrate sustainable soil management and deficit water use, and supports beneficial insects and pollinators, local bird populations and wildlife habitat.
This is a full time temporary position which reports to Director of Agricultural Production.
Please submit a resume and cover letter describing why you would like to work at Carnation Farms and your favorite vegetable and why.
At Nussbaum Group you will have the opportunity to work on the most exceptional landscapes in the Northwest. Our clients include both high-end homeowners and high-profile commercial businesses including Facebook and Amazon.
We are looking for a highly organized individual to coordinate our scheduling, our facilities and our safety program needs. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing daily construction and maintenance scheduling, building life cycle management and implementing safety programs that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. This is a full-time position.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be dependent upon the ability to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.; and to pass both a background check and drug test.
Email or call 206-545-0111 today!
At Nussbaum Group you will have the opportunity to work on the most exceptional landscapes in the Northwest. Our clients include both high-end homeowners and high-profile commercial businesses including Facebook and Amazon.
Laborers make up the core of our Landscape Construction Teams. Our Laborers are hardworking, dedicated and passionate about what they do. They are on site every day and contribute to the success of every project. They are valued and rewarded for their hard work and dedication. We are as committed to the growth of our employees as we are to the landscapes we build. Please see our excellent benefits package outlined below.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be dependent upon the ability to verify identity.
Email
Mitchell Nelson
Office Manager/ HR Assistant
7710 185th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
(206) 545-0111
Shenandoah Growers, Inc. is leading the indoor agriculture revolution. See how we are leveraging our indoor bioponic growing technology, national customer network, and distribution channels to be the world’s leading consumer brand of affordable, organic fresh produce.
Jenni Estes, General Manager
16661 West Snoqualmie River Road NE, Duvall, WA 98019
Send Email
(425) 788-7903
Follow instructions of Garden Lead
Able to lead a crew of people, tracking projects progress and budget.
Part Time Designer, prefer someone who can also work in field part time.
About Shooting Star Gardens, llc. We are a small woman owned fine gardening company. No gas powered blowers, or the like. We have a strong environmental ethic, care deeply about the trust homeowners place in us with their gardens.
We are growing. Will train the right person with passion for horticulture.
Especially interested if you have experience in carpentry, stone work, garden design, team leadership.
Non-smokers only.
Call (206) 383-6498 or email with interest and experience.
Ma Petite Gardens is a small space and container gardening business searching for part time help. This would be a great opportunity to learn the business and earn extra money.
The position requires a very strong and hardworking individual as pots and soil can be heavy and you must be willing to work in the rain, mud and all sorts of weather. You will also need to spread the occasional load of compost. Most of the work takes place between April-July, so could just be a summer gig.
Position starts at $17/hour as an independent contractor but negotiable DOE.
Contact Dee for more information 425-208-6515 or email your resume.
The Herbfarm Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind AAA 5-diamond-rated restaurant serving 9 course chef–selected menus for a 4-hour dining experience. The restaurant has had its own farm for 30 years and uses only locally sourced ingredients in its 20 different menu changes each year. It is America’s only 5-Diamond Restaurant north of San Francisco and west of Chicago.
Maintain The Herbfarm Restaurant’s 5-acre production farm that grows, harvests, & delivers high quality herbs, eggs, and produce to our restaurant. Animal care. Maintain on-site display gardens/pots/decor. & indoor plants. Oversee staff/volunteers. Computerized tracking of crops and harvested produce. Flexibility and willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours in all weather.
Email resume and cover letter. Come by for a tour of restaurant and garden any day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Puget Sounds Plants is a wholesale grower and distributor of nursery stock with multiple locations around the Puget Sound. This position is based out of our Snohomish nursery. Our emphasis for this position is counter sales with secondary assistance to inventory control. Our counter sales position is responsible for providing sales assistance to our customers in an efficient manner as well as building relationships. Job duties include: meeting and greeting customers, placing orders, answering phones, making plant suggestions, and preparing job quotes. Inventory control (IC) job duties and responsibilities include maintaining our inventory records, cycle counting, labeling, updating locations, and recording inventory movements.
Plant knowledge is essential; we are looking for an enthusiastic, upbeat person who can thrive in a fast paced work environment. Experience with computers required; previous nursery experience desired. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus as well as the ability to work in all weather conditions. This position reports to the Nursery Manager. This is a full time position. Work schedule is M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please your email your resume if interested.
Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center is looking for a Lead Camp Instructor to join our education team! Are you creative and passionate about environmental education? Do you have experience leading outdoor summer camps? Have you dreamed of connecting youth to their food, and communities to their ecosystems? This position runs June – August, with a possible extension through the fall season if applicants are available. We’re looking for an exuberant, hard-working, and caring leader like YOU!
The Lead Camp Instructor will support the success of the summer camp season by contributing to the development and delivery of educational programming, staff training and mentorship, and providing customer service to parents. You will also participate in the growing and upkeep of the 2 Acre Kids’ Farm.
We are looking to fill this job ASAP. Apply online today!
We are a nonprofit organization, located in Carnation, WA, just 25 miles from Seattle. Our mission is to inspire people to eat healthy, sustainably grown food and to steward our natural resources for future generations. How do we do it? We grow and sell organic produce, restore habitat for wildlife along the Snoqualmie River, educate kids about farming and nature, and grow native plants to ensure our community has access to the agents of environmental restoration and conservation.
The Interior Foliage Company, a commercial interior landscape company seeks one, possibly two part time Horticultural Technicians to install and care for tropical plants in various business environments located in and around Seattle. Account locations are scheduled on daily/weekly routes and include paid mileage. Experience preferred but willing to train the right individual.
Flexible 15 to 20 hours a week, weekends are rare. Additional hours available with first rate performance demonstrated. Must be able to lift 25 pounds, have valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, a good driving record and a dependable car.
Please send resume with your horticultural and other background information to hilary@interiorfoliageco.com.
Classic Nursery & Landscape Company is currently hiring for several different positions. Please see the Career Page for a complete list. You may download the application from their Careers page or email your resume to employment@classicnursery.com.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
UW Facilities is a world-class organization providing exceptional services anywhere, anytime in support of the University of Washington’s mission of teaching, research, and discovery. UW Facilities engages employees through LEAN practices and continuous improvement. UW Facilities includes eight departments that operate, maintain and support the University: Building Services Department, Campus Engineering & Operations, Emergency Management, Facilities Employee Services, Facilities Maintenance & Construction, Finance and Business Services, Integrated Operations & Engagement and Transportation Services. Our staff must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, perform specialized grounds duties requiring the skill and knowledge of cultivation and maintenance of trees, lawns and ornamental plants.
For the complete job description and instructions on the application process, go to UW Human Resources website for position one and UW Human Resources for the second available position.
Woodinville, WA 98072
Benchmark’s company culture is central to our management philosophy. The company’s stated purpose is “to provide an entrepreneurial environment where determined people dare to create, share, and build futures.
To be the “benchmark” by which all others are judged takes passion, courage, and dedication. We invite you to explore our extraordinary offering of unique opportunities, all with a common goal of providing an unforgettable journey.
This position is responsible for assisting the Head Gardener in maintaining and improving the landscaping and grounds at Willows Lodge and includes the maintenance of grounds equipment, and other associated tasks to maintain a safe and attractive environment.
Wage $18.00/hour
To apply please contact Teresa at (425) 335-5287
The best candidates will have a working knowledge of general landscape maintenance, lawn care and experience in pruning. New hire will work with a crew in the performance of garden/landscape maintenance including but not limited to: mowing, weeding, edging, blowing, trimming and pruning at high-end residential gardens.
Wage $21.00/hour
To apply please contact Renee at (206) 979-8223 or deenagregory.ent@gmail.com
We looking for someone with at least 5 years of ornamental gardening experience. You must be able to work independently or in a team; willing to work in rain; lift 50 pounds...(Lots of compost...); You need to be willing and able to go to all of our gardens (Seattle, North of Seattle and Eastside), using your own vehicle or possibly ours
This is a year around job for the right person. We work 6-8 hours a day, in the 8:00am- 4:00pm range —but you must be flexible, some jobs require different hours. We are fine gardeners. We do NOT do lawns, big pruning jobs or hardscaping. We garden organically. We will ask you for a working interview (paid)—we are a small company and need a team member who works well with us. The wage is DOE. We offer paid vacation and holidays. Indoor cultivators need not apply.
To apply please contact Michelle at (206) 396-6022 or gardeninggaga@comcast.net
If you are energetic, friendly and enjoy the outdoors / working with plants – we would welcome meeting you!
We are able to partner with student schedules and other part time schedules. (We set up predictable work schedules that do not change from week to week.)
Part time or full time positions. Weekdays and Saturdays.
Inspire, assist and assist customers.
Care for and display plants.
Start date: February/March.
Completion date: Mid June to Mid July
Part time or full time positions. Monday – Friday.
Production oriented. Plant, water and care for crops.
Start date: February/March
Completion date: mid to late May
Part time or full time positions. Weekdays. Saturdays.
Move plants. Care for plants.
Assist customers with loading.
Start date: January/February
Completion date: June/July
7600 Renton-Issaquah Road SE, Issaquah, WA 98027. Please call for application instructions. (425) 392-1025
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center is looking for a Seasonal Educator & Program Liaison (April -November) to join our team! Are you creative and passionate about environmental education? Have you dreamed of connecting youth to their food, and communities to their ecosystems? We’re looking for an exuberant, hard-working, and caring team member like YOU!
The Seasonal Educator & Program Liaison will develop and deliver educational programming, contribute to summer camp, and the growing and upkeep of the 2 Acre Kids’ Farm. This person will also support program registrations by providing customer service to teachers and parents.
We are looking to fill this job ASAP. Apply today!
At Nussbaum Group you will have the opportunity to work on the most exceptional landscapes in the Northwest. Our clients include both high-end homeowners and high-profile commercial businesses including Facebook and Amazon. We are looking for a hardworking person to be part of an experienced dedicated team that organically maintains the landscapes we build. Maintenance Crew Members are in the field every day and are critical to the success of each site.We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. This is a full-time position, working with a team of skilled people, in a company with an inclusive company culture. We are as committed to the growth of our employees as we are to the landscapes we build.
To apply for this position email and tell us a little about yourself.
The Landscape Crew Member supports the Design Services team by assisting in the installation of landscape design plans for residential and commercial customers. Primary duties will consist of removal of sod and existing plants, soil preparation, planting of new material, mulching, and clean up. Occasionally the Landscape Crew Member will also assist in simple hardscape construction, container planting, indoor plant installation and maintenance, garden bed maintenance, and care of planted containers on the retail sales floor. The Landscape Crew Member may also be required to assist the Design Services team with various other tasks as needed.
Apply online.
Northwest Landscape Services is on a mission to create an environment where the people we hire feel valued and respected–not just for the job they do, but for the great people they are. All of us have families, personal passions and other interests outside of work, and we appreciate how that enriches our culture.
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Plant a seed and watch it grow! Or better yet, plant a garden and watch it flourish! Molbak’s Garden + Home is looking for team members that would love to learn about the Garden industry and help us make sure our plants exceed the expectations of our customers. You will be the one to assure all our tables are full of the most beautiful plants, that they are well taken care of while they are here, properly watering them and confirming they are ready to go to their new home. With your help, we will make sure we set up all our customers for success when heading home to their own gardens. You will be part of an amazing team of garden enthusiasts, and as an added perk, you will receive an employee discount that you can apply towards anything in the store. If this sounds exciting to you, we’d love to see you apply.
At Nussbaum Group you will have the opportunity to work on the most exceptional landscapes in the Northwest. Our clients include high-end homeowners and high-profile commercial businesses including Facebook and Amazon.
The Landscape Construction Foreman is critical to each project's success. It is a blended role with leadership, management and putting work in place. They act as Site Lead when Superintendents are not present and are ready to work daily. This position is highly respected and rewarded for strong leadership and a collaborative teamwork approach.
This is a full-time position. We are as committed to the growth of our employees as we are to the landscapes we build. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits which are outlined below.
Email or call (206) 545-0111 today!
The Gray Barn Nursery in Redmond is looking for seasonal help for the 2019 season. Our retail staff are responsible for all areas of the nursery including
Our staff is a small group and needs new employees to adapt quickly, be eager to learn and work well with others. We are looking for full and part time employees who share a love of plants, people and learning.
Applicants should be capable of lifting a minimum of 30 pounds and have some retail experience. Please pick up an application at the nursery or print one at Pacific Topsoils and return it to the Gray Barn Nursery, 20871 Redmond-Fall City Rd, Redmond, WA.
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center is looking for a Seasonal Facilities Assistant (May-November) to join our team! Are you handy, inventive, love working outdoors and a mechanical wiz? Do you take pride in your work and appreciate a job well done? Are you longing to work at a place with a purpose and a team that knows how to laugh? We’re looking for a skilled, efficient, and responsible team member like YOU!
We are a nonprofit organization, located in Carnation, WA, just 25 miles from Seattle. Our mission is to inspire people to eat healthy, sustainably grown food and to steward our natural resources for future generations. How do we do it? We grow and sell organic produce, restore habitat for wildlife along the Snoqualmie River, educate kids about farming and nature, and grow native plants to ensure our community has access to the agents of environmental restoration and conservation. Learn more about our work on the Oxbow Farm website!
The Seasonal Facilities Assistant will spend time on technical projects and performing independent grounds work, such as mowing, trail building, and mechanical removal of invasive weeds. This position is ideal for someone with light trade skills and an interest in land stewardship. Please visit out our website for full job details and application instructions.
The 21 Acres Center for Local Food & Sustainable Living is a leader in sustainable and regenerative practices, serving as a living laboratory center for conscious consumers who want to learn new, more sustainable ways of living.
21 Acres is a dynamic place to work. We’re all passionately committed to our mission: to inspire action to solve climate challenges by learning as a community to grow, eat, and live sustainably. Check our employment page for employment opportunities as they become available.
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center is looking for a Seasonal Production Assistant (March-November) to join the Native Plant Nursery Team! Do you have a passion for native plants, botany, horticulture and nursery science? Are you longing for a job that directly impacts the environment and helps sustain our local ecosystems? We’re looking for a detail-oriented, efficient, and responsible team member like YOU!
Oxbow’s Native Plant Nursery produces plants for habitat restoration, educational gardens, urban landscapes, and conducts research on native plant propagation using sustainable growing methods. The Seasonal Production Assistant will work with the year-round nursery staff in all aspects of plant production during the 2019 growing season. Please visit out the Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center website for full job details and application instructions.
Todd’s Nursery is looking for highly motivated, team-oriented nursery professionals. A strong knowledge of N.W. plants and good people skills are key to this position. We offer competitive wages, bonus and paid vacation to qualified personnel. We are located in the Puyallup Valley between Sumner and Orting.
11002 S.R. 162 E. (Orting hiway)
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-3280
Please feel free to stop by with a resume or email us at Toddsnursery@yahoo.com
GreenStone Designs creates award winning containers in the greater Seattle area. We are seeking Plant Technicians to care for interior and exterior plants for our residential and commercial customers in Seattle and on the Eastside.
This is a year round part time or full time position to begin immediately. The Plant Technician must be self-motivated, detail oriented and comfortable working independently as well as with a team. Wages DOE. We offer benefits, a flexible work schedule and we guarantee a fabulous work environment with many diverse and interesting projects.
Our customers are the most important part of our business and you will play a valuable role in assuring them of that. You will be expected to demonstrate a pleasant and approachable demeanor and remain friendly and courteous at all times. You must be able to work effectively both individually and in a team with minimal supervision. You will also be expected to make decisions using your own initiative and assume responsibility for your work and for performing tasks correctly.
We are a growing company with an inspiring work environment and people who are fun to work with. If this sounds like the job for you, please send an email and tell us about yourself with a summary of your qualifications to: contactus@greenstoneseattle.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Do you have an interest in being part of a high caliber team working on Botanical and Estate Gardens?
Pacific Landscape Management is looking to add dynamic, inspired individuals to our team maintaining and enhancing a variety of private gardens and estates across the Greater Eastside. Individuals should have a strong horticulture background and/or experience with specialty pruning skills and strong plant identification.
Pacific Landscape Management, Inc. is a locally-owned provider of high-quality landscape design, installation, maintenance and irrigation services to a wide range of HOA’s, residential, and commercial properties. Started in 1994, we have grown to become a regional leader in the Pacific Northwest by building a team of great people who deliver the utmost in trust, competence, and customer service.
We offer a fun place to work with many career opportunities for motivated, hard-working individuals. In addition, we offer:
We would love to meet you. Please call us to learn more about becoming PLM Team Member! We look forward to hearing from you! (206) 939-2717
Must be able to pass a background check.
NW Bloom leases agricultural land in Redmond, WA and is hiring a FT Assistant Farm manager for the 2019 growing season.
Experience on a working farm is critical, knowledge (min. of 2 year working professionally on a farm) with annual and perennial crops, irrigation, livestock management, large and small machine operation and repair. Communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to work with the public is also required. Must be able to work in all conditions outdoor and able to lift 70 lbs regularly. To apply please send letter of interest and resume to info@nwbloom.com Salary DOQ.
15410 NE 124th St, Redmond, WA 98052-2124, United States
Believe it or not, Spring is only a month away and it’s not just the plants that will be growing!
For over 12 years, Schafer Specialty Landscape & Design has held the bar providing Vashon Island residents and businesses professional landscape design and construction, as well as garden maintenance services. Join our team and grow your career in landscaping.
All skill levels and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates with prior field experience in landscape maintenance or construction desired. The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong eye
for detail and fine craftsmanship, highly motivated to grow and develop their skills
and tackle the challenges of a physically-demanding work environment head-on. This
full time, year-round position requires a willingness to work in all weather conditions.
Competitive wage based on experience, paid vacation time and flexible benefits.
Please apply by sending a resume with references to melissa@schaferspecialty.com.
Sound Horticulture is Hiring!
We are looking for talented individuals preferably with nursery production experience, who may have a backdrop of experience practicing with Integrated Pest Management techniques. Necessary experience would include greenhouse management, working with beneficial insects, and/ or the working with microbial and organic products for pest and disease management.
We are seeking technically inclined individuals with analytic problem solving skills, along with great work ethic, and a strong natural desire for learning new things, and thinking out of the box. We are looking for self motivated, creative thinkers. We are located in Bellingham, Washington, and working from our location most likely would be required. Please send your CV or resume and references to Alison@soundhorticulture.com
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center, located in Carnation, WA, is on a mission to inspire people to eat healthy, sustainably grown food and to steward our natural resources for future generations. The Center is located on 230 acres of forest and grassland bordering Western Washington’s Snoqualmie River. Our Native Plant Nursery produces plants for habitat restoration, educational gardens, urban landscapes, and conducts research on native
The Seasonal Production Assistant will work with the year-round nursery staff in all aspects of plant production during the 2019 growing season. This position requires someone able to take on responsibility, work efficiently with attention to detail. Additionally, we are looking for an individual with a background and interest in botany, horticulture, nursery science and/or environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of native plants of the Pacific Northwest.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying we encourage you to check out our website for full job details and application instructions.
Go Natives! Nursery is a small family-owned native plant nursery in Shoreline. We are looking for spring part-time staff for Friday and Saturday, to also help with customers. This position may grow into more, but will be limited to 10 hours per week in the spring.
Initial tasks include potting up and labeling plants. After the spring, primary tasks will be watering and addressing our new climate.
Initial hours will be 10 hours a week, starting at $14.50/hr, with raises at intervals of 3 months. Contact Don at gonatives@gmail.com
Candidate should be helpful to customers; have references about their reliability. Skills with POS and recording horticultural information are also important.
DreamGarden Design needs more workers on our team! We are a small residential gardening crew with many happy clients.
$20.00 an hour + depending on experience.
Please email Libby Torrance or call: (206) 949-0667
Living Earth Landscapes is an established and successful landscaping company with an environmentally friendly focus. Our priorities are a positive work environment, high quality projects and excellent customer service. We offer design, installation and garden maintenance services. In addition to offering our clientèle excellent maintenance services, we provide high quality landscape installations including: flagstone, pavers, rock and block walls, irrigation, lighting, drainage, plantings and other garden projects. We have won numerous awards in the landscaping industry and attribute our success to our commitment to teamwork and the passion and talent of our employees.
Living Earth Landscapes is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Landscape Maintenance Foreman. LEL does not offer a lawn mowing service but serves a long-standing maintenance clientèle with pruning, plant installation and maintenance services. Experience in Horticulture, Plant identification and pruning is required. We are looking for a hardworking, detail oriented and reliable individual. This position requires past experience as a foreman in charge of quality residential landscapes.
The Maintenance Crew Foreman duties include, but are not limited to:
WSDL is required.
$23-$25 per hour DOE
If you are detail-oriented, reliable and looking for a long-term career position, then email or call (425) 882-2930 to request an employment application.
A high-end private estate in the Seattle area is hiring full-time, year round Landscape Gardener to join the team.
Somebody who enjoys working outdoors and is capable of performing general landscape maintenance. An energetic and enthusiastic individual who is looking to take their skills and passions to the next level with a company that’s committed to help you grow and make a positive difference in the world.
As a member on our team you will…help execute small scale landscaping operations, maintain grounds and landscape gardens on a private residences by:
You will bring this experience and skillsets…
We’re committed to inclusion and equal opportunity.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job description listed above is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, disability, political ideology, veteran status, or other protected class.
To apply for this position, please email a resume with the title Gardener in the subject line.
Internships offer valuable experience in a variety of fields. Updated weekly.
The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG) Internship Program is designed to provide practical hands-on experience in the following areas of interest: general horticulture, garden maintenance & renovation, propagation, nursery management, and retail nursery management.
One full-time position available in 2019 for up to 6 months with possible opportunities for extension into the following spring. Schedule to be negotiated. Some weekend work required.
The RSBG is a 22 acre garden featuring the largest collections of Rhododendron species in the world. At least 700 species are displayed in a natural woodland setting. Special features include the Rutherford Conservatory, Victorian Stumpery, the Alpine Garden, Hardy Fern display garden and Meconopsis Meadow. The garden is located in Federal Way near I-5 and Highway 18. The garden is supported by the Rhododendron Species Foundation (RSF), an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the study, cultivation, display and distribution of Rhododendron species. The RSF is internationally recognized as a leader in Rhododendron conservation.
Please send your resume along with your completed job application form to:
RSBG
Attn: Steve
PO Box 3798
Federal Way, WA 98063-3798
Or you may submit your documents by email to Steve@RhodyGarden.org
If you have questions, you may call Steve at (253) 838-4646 x101
The 2.5 acre woodland garden at Pheasant Ridge in Lake Forest Park needs an intern this summer.
I will pay $18 per hour for approx. 6-8 hours per week of weeding, pruning, deadheading, composting, grooming, mulching and propagating. No lawn! We have mixed borders in woodland with both native plants and ornamentals, some rare. You can do this work in two or more sessions per week on your schedule. As a former Master Gardener and current Kruckeberg Docent, I have a lot to teach you about practical gardening in the Northwest. I practice I.P.M. and this is a wildlife habitat garden.
Call me at (206) 364-9263 or email pauw-barden@comcast.net to discuss my project needs.
Carolyn Pauw Barden
The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG) Internship Program is designed to provide practical hands-on experience in the following areas of interest: garden maintenance & renovation, propagation, nursery management, and retail nursery management.
One full-time position available in 2019 for up to 6 months –Beginning in early Spring 2019 (Feb. / Mar.) with possible opportunities for extension into the following spring. Schedule to be negotiated. Some weekend work required.
Wages: $12.00/hour
Garden Management: Learn how to care for a world-class botanical garden, including proper pruning and planting techniques, landscape design, weed control, renovation, irrigation, and plant identification.
Nursery Management: Gain valuable experience in the operation and maintenance of a highly specialized nursery with emphasis on propagation techniques. Learn propagation methods including grafting, cuttings, seed sowing and hand pollination as well as greenhouse operation, transplanting, inventory control, data entry and plant identification. Detail oriented and mechanical ability or aptitude helpful.
One 8-week position available Spring 2019 Part-time (24 hours/week – Schedule can be negotiated; however, applicant must be available to work weekends through the spring. Wages: $12.00/hour
Learn how to manage the RSBG Plant Sales Pavilion including pricing, displaying plant material, maintaining and stocking sales facility, creating labels and signage, supervising volunteer assistants and customer service. Enthusiastic self-starter sought.
The RSBG is a 22 acre garden featuring one of the largest collections of Rhododendron species in the world. At least 700 species are displayed in a natural woodland setting. Additional plant collections include ferns, maples, bamboo and alpines. Special features include the Rutherford Conservatory, Victorian Stumpery, the Alpine Garden, Pond Garden, Hardy Fern display garden and Meconopsis Meadow. The garden is located in Federal Way near I-5 and Highway 18. The garden is supported by the Rhododendron Species Foundation (RSF), an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the study, cultivation, display and distribution of Rhododendron species. The RSF is internationally recognized as a leader in Rhododendron conservation.
The above two internships could possibly be combined.
Please send your resume along with your completed job application form to:
RSBG Attn: Steve PO Box 3798 Federal Way, WA 98063-3798
Or you may submit your documents by email to Steve@rhodygarden.org
If you have questions, you may call Steve at 253-838-4646 x. 101
Eshraghi Nursery is a grower of woody ornamentals, specializing in Japanese maples and grafted conifers. We produce both container and field grown material on 300 acres in Hillsboro, Oregon. We are now offering paid work experience from June to August for students studying agriculture, horticulture or related fields. Our college internship provides hands-on work experience in all areas of nursery production. Work will rotate through all aspects of the nursery: field work (staking and weeding), Shipping, Propagation and Sales (data entry).
Please send cover letter and resume via email or mail to the following:
Eshraghi Nursery, LLC
26985 SW Farmington Rd.
Hillsboro, OR. 97123
(503) 628-8685 office
(503) 628-1426 fax
arojas@eshraghinursery.com
The Heronswood Garden Horticultural Internships provide candidates the opportunity to expand their horticultural and plant identification knowledge, improve their gardening skills and use of horticultural tools and equipment, and develop their professional network. Interns work under the direction of Garden Director Dan Hinkley and alongside highly experienced professional gardeners in a working botanical garden.
The Heronswood Internship Program originally began in 1993. Heronswood Garden Interns have gone on to hold positions of prominence across the United States.
Now under the ownership of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and the management of the tribe’s Foundation, the Internship Program was re-launched in 2015. Internships run a minimum of three months, include free accommodations at the Garden, and the compensation reflects Washington State minimum wage. We will work with a candidate’s school calendar as needed.
Applicants must be able to do physical labor outdoors, possess a valid driver's license, and be available to work the full term of their internship, including regular weekend shifts. Hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Wednesday through Sunday. After hours academic research is a required component of the program.
Work activities include:
Research and expansion of plant knowledge:
To receive an internship application, contact Nathan Lamb at nlamb@pgst.nsn.us
For more information, go to the American Public Gardens Association website.
Business Hours
Mon-Thurs, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer Campus Hours
June 17 to September 2, 2019
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat and Sun, CLOSED
Fall Campus Hours