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Irrigation Technician

King’s Landscape Design, located in the South Western Suburbs, is looking to hire an experienced Landscape Irrigation Technician. The ideal candidate would be able to perform the following: - Sprinkler turn-on, and winterizations - Repair irrigation systems (i.e. broken sprinkler heads, leaks, valves, wiring) - Monitor and adjust sprinkler watering -Knowledge of landscape lighting would be a plus! Minimum qualifications include: • 3 years’ experience • A valid driver’s license & good driving record • Must be seeking long term employment • Must be able to speak English. Interested parties please contact: Adam King aking@kingslandscaping.com 630-408-4527 www.kingslandscaping.com HELP WANTED

Commercial Landscape Estimator

Responsibilities: • Reading plans and specifications to determine scope of work • Perform accurate material, equipment and labor take-offs • Solicit sub & supplier pricing and estimate volume of work • Prepare timely estimates and meet bid deadlines • Review contract documents upon award • Communications with clients, project architects, subcontractors, etc. • Project billing and cost evaluation Qualifications: • Excellent communications, computer and math skills

Email resume and cover letter to accounting@allied-landscaping.com

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Garden Center/Nursery Manager

Qualifications: • 4 years minimum management experience. • Demonstrated knowledge of retail metrics, consumer, and product trends. • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills to develop strong partnerships with store personnel, vendors, and corporate staff. • Excellent computer efficiency in Microsoft office, inventory, and POS software • Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently with excellent organizational skills.

Job Requirements: Full time position. 5-7 day week

Email resume & cover letter to accounting@ allied-landscaping.com

Human Resources Recruiting Specialist

This position is responsible for supporting all hiring activities, from advertising open roles to interviewing candidates and closing hires. The Recruitment Specialist responsibilities include connecting with potential candidates online and offline, screening applications and supporting hiring managers. This position is responsible for hiring qualified people while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Scan the QR to apply.

Residential Maintenance Account Manager Commercial Maintenance Account Manager Landscape Designer/Project Director Management Associate

Call Maria for more information at (847) 876-8042 Or visit jamesmartinassociates.com/careers

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Come Grow with Us!

Bruss Landscaping, Wheaton, IL is continuing to experience rapid growth and is looking to add to our team as we celebrate our 70th anniversary. If you are looking for a change of scenery, and a competitive income structure, we would love to speak with you.

Landscape Designer We are looking for a self-motivated and creative individual to fulfill the role of landscape designer and support for two of our existing team members. The proper candidate is someone who works well in a collaborative environment, loves plants and design, but is not looking to be in a direct sales role. Experience with Dynascape and Uvision is a plus, but we can train if necessary. This Monday-Friday position offers competitive salary, signing bonus, health insurance, 401k and a casual and enjoyable work environment. Landscape Foremen and Laborers We are looking to add experienced team members to our production team. We have numerous positions and opportunities available for experiences paver installers, masons, and general laborers. We offer VERY competitive wages, 401k, vacations, sign on and seasonal bonuses as well as the opportunity for year round work.

Email ebruss@brusslandscaping.com to apply.

Production Coordinator

This associate is responsible for ensuring that Mariani quality standards are being bet and procedures are being followed on each site in a safe and efficient manner by our crews at all times. This associate is also responsible for training the all crews on policy and procedures, as well as supervising the overall activities of the crew associates. Scan the QR to apply. HELP WANTED

Landscape Design Internship Program

Participate in hands-on experience with our associates, specifically our Design Team, on the design process at Mariani Landscape. The intern will be mentored by an experienced associate and shadow him/her on a daily basis to learn our processes and procedures. Scan the QR code to apply.

Landscape Designer

This position collaborates with the Design Directors in preparing quality landscape designs, construction documents, estimates and proposals for presentation to clients. This position interacts with the design and sales staff on a regular basis. Scan the QR code to apply.

Maintenance Enhancement Designer

This position assists Client Representatives in preparing quality enhancement landscape designs, estimates and proposals for presentation to clients. This position interacts with the design and sales staff on a regular basis. Scan the QR code to apply. HELP WANTED

Project Manager

This associate shall be responsible to ensure appropriate execution of day to day operations on how a project is managed after Client awards a job to Mariani Landscape. This associate shall have a thorough understanding of scope of work on the project, cost for specified scope of work on the project and schedule timeframes allocated to provide the scope of work on the project. This associate interacts with the design team, construction staff, and administrative support on a regular basis and other departments throughout the company. Scan the QR code to apply.

Client Representative

Manage the client relationship, from the original sale through continued weekly maintenance, serving as “One Point of Contact” for clients of the Maintenance department. This position is responsible for bringing in new clients and increasing department revenue by servicing the needs and requests of our maintenance clients and providing detailed customer service. Scan the QR code to apply.

Woody Plant Buyer

This associate will coordinate all the details with purchasing woody plant material for the entire company. This associate interacts with the design team, construction staff, and administrative support on a regular basis and other departments throughout the company. This associate participates in tagging trips throughout the season. Scan QR code to apply.

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Purchasing Assistant

Provide administrative support for the Purchasing department, including inventory maintenance, inventory reporting, plant labels and tags and special projects as they relate to the purchasing department. This position interacts with a diverse group of important external vendors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Scan the QR code to apply.

Landscape Architect / Designer

Wingren Landscape is family-owned and provides comprehensive residential and commercial landscape services in Chicagoland’s suburbs since 1960. We are an awardwinning Design/Build firm that provides high quality, distinctive landscapes. We are looking to add another talented Landscape Architect to our team. If you are skilled in residential design, are self-motivated, and focused on exceptional customer service and quality, we would like to meet you.

Position Summary: Meet with potential landscape clients, assess and discuss their needs, make suggestions of creative design solutions. Take accurate field measurements, create a design to present to clients. Complete the sale of the project, and oversee the installation.

Requirements: • A 4-year degree in Landscape Design and/ or Landscape Architecture • A minimum of 3 years professional work experience (preferred, but not required) • Strong plant and construction knowledge • Driver’s license and good driving record • Professional appearance and demeanor • Proficiency in Sketch-up, AutoCAD, U-Vision a plus

Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, conscientious, professional, and most importantly, maintain a high level of honesty and integrity. Wingren Landscape, Inc. is a relaxed work environment, although seasonally hectic, with a very competitive salary and benefits package including vehicle, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, vacation, and paid holidays.

Interested parties, please contact: Jay Zumbahlen (630) 759-8100 JayZ@wingrenlandscape.com

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Lawn Maintenance Supervisor/Estimator

Straightline Landscaping is a full service Lawn Maintenance and Snow Removal Company looking for a year-round Lawn Maintenance Supervisor/Estimator. Seeking a person that is highly motivated, a self-starter, organized, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all to apply!

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Generate new sales leads & perform lawn maintenance and snow estimates • Evaluate performance of lawn crews • Schedule and manage multiple lawn maintenance crews/equipment • Conduct walk-throughs with client(s) or Property Manager(s) • Maintain communication with customers • Property Inspections/Quality Control of standards at properties • Manage/Assist in snow plowing and deicing operations with 24/7 availability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in same field • Valid driver’s license & good driving record • Seeking long term employment

COMPENSATION • Base Salary plus commissions • Health insurance contribution • Paid Personal Days • Company cell phone

Interested parties, please contact: Joe or Brittany (708) 301-8396 office@straightlinelandscaping.net HELP WANTED

Landscape Construction Design Sales Account Manager

We are looking for a full time Landscape Construction Design Sales Account Manager to manage leads and achieve sales goals. The best part about Seasonal Landscape Solutions is that the leads will be automatically generated to you. No designing needed as we have our own in-house designers and Architects, which allows the Sales Account Manager more time to really focus on closing the sales leads.

Call Lily at 847-651-3827 or email lily@seasonallandscape.com

Landscape Construction Estimator

The estimator owns the estimating process and is responsible for producing timely and accurate estimates for our construction, hardscape, and snow divisions. The estimator easily connects the dots and facilitates the flow of information between sales and production, bringing clarity and structure in their work. The estimator owns the estimating system (LMN) and excels in keeping the system organized and up to date. Participating in job costing meetings, the estimator investigates and provides solutions to improve.

Call Lily at 847-651-3827 or email lily@seasonallandscape.com

Landscape Designer

This position collaborates with the Design Directors in preparing quality landscape designs, construction documents, estimates and proposals for presentation to clients. This position interacts with the design and sales staff on a regular basis. Scan the QR code to apply.

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Landscape Construction Project Manager

Cardinal State, LLC is a commercial landscape construction firm dedicated to a client-centered approach. Cardinal State, LLC has been serving the landscape construction industry in Illinois and NW Indiana since 2012. We are rapidly growing, and as a result, are looking for the right candidate to join our leadership team as a Project Manager.

Project Manager Job Description: • Plan, schedule, and implement the tasks of field crews for landscape construction projects from contract to close-out. These activities must result in compliance with contract specifications, budgets, and client expectations. Manage billings to reflect job progress. • Conduct pre-construction meetings with clients, operations manager, field staff, and subcontractors. • Effectively communicate progress on landscape projects to clients, company management, sales, and field staff.

Email resume to: info@cardinalstatellc.com

GROUNDSKEEPER

Harper College is currently seeking applications for the full time Groundskeeper position. Groundskeeper responsibilities include the maintenance, care and modification of campus grounds. Duties include snow removal and first level maintenance on equipment as needed. The successful candidate will respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns within or outside normal working hours. You must also be able to work shift work, weekends, overtime, and holidays as well as be available (on call) for snow removal responsibilities.

You must be able to operate motorized landscaping equipment, snow removal equipment, vehicles and associated tools for landscaping and snow removal. Job hours will be Monday through Friday, 7am – 3:30 pm.

Requirements include: · High School Diploma or equivalent required. · At least three years’ experience in grounds, nursery, gardening, or related work, and have performed maintenance on related equipment appropriate to the needs of the campus

To learn more about this position and apply, visit us at: http://jobs.harpercollege.edu/cw/en-us/job/49 3993?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Sustainable Landscaping Specialist

The Sustainable Landscaping Specialist is a new position designed to expand the organization’s Lands in Harmony program in Lake County, IL by supporting landscape contractors who seek to increase their sustainable landscaping services. In collaboration with others, this person develops and tests strategies that empower landscape contractors to offer more sustainable landscaping practices that meet the needs of their company and customers while mitigating the effects of climate change, restoring ecological function to neighborhoods, and promoting ecological connectivity among communities.

This person works from home, with regular local travel to various outdoor sites in Lake County, IL, and occasional travel to adjacent counties. This is a full-time non-exempt position that reports to the Director of Lake County Programs. This full-time year-round position offers robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid time off, holidays, and retirement benefits.

Essential Functions:

· Work with landscape contractors, ecologists, and property owners to develop and test scalable strategies that increase the number of landscape contractors who can sell and provide ecologically beneficial services to their customers.

· Work with high school decision makers to develop and test strategies that increase the number of campuses that adopt sustainable landscaping practices and that engage students and others within their communities to increase the number of properties within their communities that do the same.

· In collaboration with others, design and initiate a long-term project that engages target audiences in the measurement of a specific ecological feature and landscaping practice.

· Track and analyze program data.

· Manage the contract for landscape and site maintenance at Openlands

Lakeshore Preserve.

· Support management of our online

Native Tree and Plant Sale.

· Assist with development of promotions, resources, reports, proposals, and impact surveys.

· Complete other duties as assigned.

HELP WANTED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Bachelor’s degree in arboriculture, horticulture, landscape design, or related field

· Three or more years of work experience in the landscape contractor industry

· Ability to work with the landscaping industry to design services and resources

· An interest in gaining knowledge about this region’s ecological needs, native species, and invasive species, and share it with those who care for the suburban landscape

· Strong skills in oral and written communications, with Spanish language a plus

· Ability to occasionally work outdoors in inclement weather

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Punctual, organized, motivated, and diligent

· Ability to use a company-provided computer

· A valid driver’s license and regular access to a personal vehicle

Compensation:

Salary range is market competitive. Benefits include health, life, and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays and vacation time.

To Apply:

This position is open until filled. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter explaining why your skills and experience would complement this position to JobApps@ Openlands.org. Please include “Sustainable Landscaping Specialist” in the subject line.

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Work Environment:

Office is ADA accessible. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners. Employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, and communicate effectively via computer. This role requires manual labor- standing, bending, crouching, lifting. Smoke- and drug-free environment.

Openlands is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. Openlands does not discriminate against any individual with respect to the terms and conditions of employment based on that individual’s race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, housing status, or any other nonmerit factor protected under state, local or federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel actions such as recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, training, transfer, termination, and opportunities for training. Openlands is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team.

About Openlands:

Openlands protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife, and help balance and enrich our lives. Openlands’ vision for the region is a landscape that includes a vast network of land and water trails, tree-lined streets, and intimate public gardens within easy reach of every city dweller. It also includes parks and preserves big enough to provide natural habitat and to give visitors a sense of the vast prairies, woodlands, and wetlands that were here before the cities. In sum, Openlands believes that protected open space is critical for the quality of life of our region.

Maintenance Manager, So Suburbs, $70,000/Year

Landscape Maintenance Manager This full-time, senior level position handles the day to day operations of the maintenance division. Responsibilities include scheduling, hiring, client retention, estimates, overseeing account managers, maintenance budget, and other duties as assigned. Experience required is a minimum of 5 years in the green industry in a managerial position. The ideal applicant would have performed some or all of these tasks at another landscape company in a similar role. The position includes all the usual benefits including heath & dental insurance, company vehicle and profit sharing.

Call (708) 799-6228 or email info@suburbanlandscaping.net with a resume for an interview.

FOR SALE

D. Reithel Landscape Nursery & David & Georgia Reithel Residence

Hillside Ranch Home w/Walkout Basement, 2 Morton Buildings, Landscape & Nursery Hardscape materials loading & storage yard, Display gardens “on-going” Arboretum, 3/4 Acre Pond & 4 AC, Specimen Rare Tree & Dwarf Conifer growing fields, Owner will aid in transition, Price - $1.5M,

Call Amy Izzo, Realtor, 708.359.6510 for info.

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