GreenScapes Landscape Company Hiring for Landscape Design Assistant Job at Columbus, OH Full Time

NOW HIRING FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN ASSISTANT!

ATTENTION RECENT OR UPCOMING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE OR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT GRADS!

GreenScapes Landscape Co. is the premier design/build landscape firm in Central Ohio with a long history of prominent commercial and residential projects for over 40 years!

We are currently seeking a creative & driven Landscape Design Assistant to join our Residential Landscape Design Team! Gain valuable knowledge and experience about Residential Landscape Design from concept to completion! Our talented designers & estimators are all graduates of The Ohio State University’s Landscape Architecture Program with years of experience with residential, commercial & municipal projects.

Job Description:
Assist the residential design department in all aspects of the design process, estimation & project construction. Acquire the skills necessary to become a qualified landscape designer or estimator. The position will include a mix of office & field work that will vary based on current projects & time of year.

Design Assistant’s Responsibilities & Duties:
Site Analysis/Survey: Record detailed dimensions & elevations; Inventory existing plant material, utility locations & site amenities; Sketch site conditions & layout; Photograph a comprehensive view of project site.

Drawing Landscape Plans & Details: Draft primarily in AutoCad; Convey design concepts through hand-drawing as well as graphic mediums such as Photoshop & 3d Modeling; Collaborate with designers to adapt and develop cohesive landscape plans for construction

Project Estimation: Complete takeoffs for landscape plans; Quantify work areas & plant material;
Work with subcontractors & suppliers to source costs; Create detailed project proposals.

Administrative Tasks: Send purchase orders & subcontractor requisitions; Order equipment, materials, & supplies; Support designers & estimators with any additional tasks required.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Completion of Landscape Architecture/Landscape Design or related program
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite – especially Photoshop, SketchUp or other 3d Modeling software, Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated, attention to detail, work well in a team environment to complete projects.
• Effective communication skills – verbal, written & through sketches to share complex ideas with both the design team & clients with ability to problem solve on the fly.
• Graphic design or marketing experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits:
Competitive salary with benefits including: Family Health, Vision, & Dental options; a 50% company matched 401-K plan; paid vacations & holidays; enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

GreenScapes Landscape Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer & a Drug Free Workplace.

Apply through Indeed or contact our Human Resource Administrator, Sandi, to apply: 614-830-2612

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Sketchup: 1 year (Required)
• AutoCAD: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location