LJ Gagne Landscaping and Excavation
Our landscaping division has openings for the following positions:
You can e-mail your resume to ljgagne@roosevelttrailgardencenter.com
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Landscape Designer
The responsibilities of this position may include:
Qualifications:
- MUST possess extensive PC skills. PC CAD skill a must,
prefer Landscape Pro experience.
- Extensive knowledge of zone 4-5 woody and herbaceous materials
and their fundamental uses in landscapes.
- Good knowledge of hardscape design and its practical use
un design methods.
- Strong people skills and the ability to sell company products
and services.
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of
a team.
- Need to be articulate and highly motivated.
- Must have or be willing to obtain MeLNA certification
within 12 months of employment.
Educational Requirements:
- Two year degree in landscape design.
Additional Requirements:
- Prior supervisory and industry experience helpful.
- Knowledge of and proficiency with computer design software.
- Clean driving record
Crew Leader
The responsibilities of this position may include:
- Working in all areas of the Landscaping Department, including
landscaping and grounds maintenance.
- Pond installation and assist with hardscape.
- Supervise personnel to oversee work in progress.
- Provide training assistance on basic/fundamental landscaping
practices.
- Know common plants by name and where to find information
on those that are unfamiliar.
- Be familiar with the names and requirements
of all plants within client properties.
- Plant, trim, spray, mow, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake,
cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice, spread
salt and/or sand and other related functions.
- Know and utilize the proper planting techniques.
- Know and utilize proper pruning techniques including timing
based on species.
Qualifications:
Good health with adequate strength and endurance to perform
the work as there are the following on a regular basis: move
heavy objects, lift, stand, kneel, bend, stoop and crouch.
- Verbal ability to communicate effectively with subordinates.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to analyze, organize and delegate.
- Ability to assign, supervise, and review work of a landscape
crew.
- Ability to understand machinery and techniques to insure
safe, sanitary and effective operation of the grounds equipment
and facilities and basic maintenance of same.
- Ability to work to standards and regulations
set by applicable local, state, and federal codes and agencies.
- Knowledge of landscape principles, practices, landscape
design and of landscape related construction: shelters, sidewalks,
planters, irrigation, etc.
- Working knowledge of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers,
their establishment, maintenance and proper use.
- Working knowledge of soils and amendments.
- Will hold or be able to obtain a Maine Landscape & Nursery
Association Professional Landscaper Certificate within one
year of hire.
- Willingness to learn from others and to take direction.
- Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
Additional Requirements:
- Prior industry experience
- Clean driving record
Landscaper
The responsibilities of this position may include:
- Working in all areas of the Landscaping Department, including
landscaping and grounds maintenance.
- Pond installation and assist with hardscape.
- Know common plants by name and where to find information
on those that are unfamiliar.
- Plant, trim, spray, mow, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake,
cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice, spread
salt and/or sand and other related functions.
Qualifications:
Good health with adequate strength and endurance to perform
the work as there are the following on a regular basis: move
heavy objects, lift, stand, kneel, bend, stoop and crouch.
- Knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and power equipment
necessary in landscaping.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Will hold or be able to obtain a Maine Landscape & Nursery
Association Professional Landscaper Certificate within one
year of hire.
- Willingness to learn from others and to take direction.
- Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Additional Requirements:
- Clean driving record
Experienced Hardscape Installer
Only Hardscapers with at least 5 years of experience need
apply.
The responsibilities of this position may include:
- Lay common building materials (natural or artificial)
to construct or repair walls, walkways, patios, etc.
- Construct outdoor structures including fireplaces and
chimneys with industry common materials.
- Accurately measuring for material needs.
- Proper mixing techniques and application of mortar with
appropriate tools.
- Pond installation.
- Training and guiding temporary or seasonal employees in
basic work methods and safety issues.
- Assist landscape department in activities typical of the
industry.
Qualifications:
Good health with adequate strength and endurance to perform
the work as there are the following on a regular basis: move
heavy objects, lift, stand, kneel, bend, stoop and crouch.
- Working knowledge of all types of stone, rigging techniques,
color matching, mortar matching, cutting and shaping techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers.
- Ability to analyze, organize and delegate.
- Ability to assign, supervise and review work of a crew.
Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Five years experience in the masonry field
Additional Requirements:
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