Landscape Designer

Washington, United States | Posted on 11/13/2023 Casey & Company Interiors & Fine Gardens is a leading name in the landscaping industry, renowned for our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable design. We specialize in creating exceptional outdoor spaces that enhance the beauty and functionality of both residential and commercial properties. Do you enjoy building things? Do you like nature? Enjoy working outside? We are looking for motivated, skilled individuals to join our growing team. Job Description The Landscape Designer role involves extensive communication with clients to discuss and plan the design, scheduling, and installation of landscape projects. Key responsibilities include processing client information, arranging and attending meetings, photographing sites, drafting designs, compiling plant lists, and securing necessary project approvals. Additionally, the Designer estimates costs for supplies and materials, ensuring budget adherence for each project. This role demands effective scheduling and clear communication with both clients and the Landscape Foreman to facilitate smooth project execution. Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation of Landscape Plans: Execute detailed landscape designs, including reading and following scale and cross-section drawing Supervision of Planting: Oversee the planting and propagation of bedding plants. Documentation Management: Track and maintain relevant files and paperwork. Design and Measurement: Measure sites and create scale, cross-section drawings, and designs. Storm Water Management: Calculate storm water run‑off capacity and assess water run‑off predictability. Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to proper safety and incident reporting procedures. Attention to Detail: Maintain high levels of precision while working in a dynamic environment. Time Management: Demonstrate excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask. Team Collaboration: Work effectively with team members of various skill levels and backgrounds. Professionalism: Maintain a clean and professional appearance, with punctuality and dependability. Customer Service: Promote and maintain a positive attitude, providing exceptional customer service. Safety and Work Documentation: Read and interpret safety, employment manuals, and other work‑related documents. Education: High school diploma or GED required. Completed higher education degrees may substitute for experience. Experience: Minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Plant and Horticulture Expertise: Expert knowledge in plant care, horticulture methods, landscaping, and tree cultivation. Technical Skills: Proficiency in rain garden maintenance, soil type identification, and appropriate soil amendments. Physical Ability: Capable of lifting heavy objects, standing for long periods, and performing labor in various weather conditions. Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication abilities. Safety Knowledge: Understanding of first aid and safety precautions. Technical Proficiency: Competence with MacOS, Microsoft Word, Excel, 3D design software, and company‑specific systems. Personal Attributes: Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, excellent time management, ability to multitask, professional appearance, punctuality, and dependability. Team Collaboration: Ability to work well with diverse skill levels and backgrounds. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue, and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object. Excellent stamina is required. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caseyandcompany