Job Listings
Job Openings at the AGRLP Members Companies
Enchanted Gardener – Crew Member
Enchanted Gardener, an Ada based boutique gardening company specializing in garden maintenance and landscape installations in the greater Grand Rapids area, is seeking motivated gardeners to join our team for the season April through November.
All applicants must be/have:
- Punctual
- Willing to listen & learn
- Willing to work in all weather conditions
- Great Work Ethic
CREW MEMBER:
Applicants need not be experienced, as we will train in:
- Garden Bed Maintenance – Weeding, Pruning, Perennial & Annual Care
- Spreading Mulch
- Garden Installations
LEAD GARDENER:
Applicants will have knowledge/experience in:
- Plant identification
- Pruning Techniques
- Garden Bed Maintenance
- Working closely with clients
- Train and motivate crew members
We offer competitive wages in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Enchanted Gardener is an equal opportunity employer.
To join our family oriented team, please contact us at:
info@enchanted-gardener.com or mail resume to:
9430 Vergennes St, SE
Ada, MI 49301
Alfresco Landscape – Customer Service & Administrative Assistant
The Customer Service representative is responsible for all customer relations. The position includes answering the telephone, providing proposals, working with clients to schedule services, answer questions, and assist in resolving issues. To be successful in this role, candidates should have professional, positive demeanor with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Working as a liaison between clients, crews and the management team requires organization and accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Initial contact with customers via telephone in a professional manner representing the company values and quality standards.
- Data Entry, Scheduling, and Dispatching in service software, Service Autopilot.
- Creating, organizing, and maintaining customer files.
- Scheduling and managing Maintenance Services.
- Updating crew schedules and managing crew activity.
- Creating and managing crew reports and time sheets.
- Creating and filing completion reports & ensuring completion and accuracy of state required chemical reports.
- Manage customer service email accounts
- Arrange and process customer payments
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Courteous and able to maintain professional appearance and manner
- Demonstrated ability to treat confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and accuracy in all aspects of work
- Ability to gracefully multitask with deadlines and frequent interruptions in a fast paced environment.
- Intuitive and comfortable taking initiative
- Ability to be self-directed, work independently, and as part of a team
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to learn responsibilities quickly and develop operations and procedures
- Able to meet deadlines without supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, QuickBooks and other PC-based applications
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
Shift:
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
Work Location: In person
Alfresco Landscape – Mowing/Maintenance Crew Member/Foreman – June 2023
Expectations:
Alfresco Landscapes is a landscape design, build and maintenance company. We specialize in delivering unparalleled landscape results with a skilled team. Crew members are expected to meet or exceed the company expectations and guidelines for quality work.
Requirements:
Efficiently and effectively operate a variety of vehicles and equipment including zero turn commercial lawn mowers, gas powered line trimmer, stick edgers, and Hurricane blowers.
Snow Plow experience beneficial but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Outside work environment; various weather conditions.
- Some heavy lifting.
- Professional appearance.
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Full year employment available
- Paid vacation and holiday pay
- Benefit package including Aflac, life insurance, retirement, uniforms options
- Advancement, training, and development opportunities available.
- Job Type: Full-time
Salary:
$14.00 to $20.00 /hour
Contact:
Email: jon@alfresco-landscapes.com
Alfresco Landscape – Irrigation Installer/Service Manager – June 2023
Expectations:
Alfresco Landscapes is a landscape design, build and maintenance company. We specialize in delivering unparalleled landscape results with a skilled team. Crew members are expected to meet or exceed the company expectations and guidelines for quality work.
Requirements:
-Irrigation installation and service experience.
-Drain tile, underground installation.
-Knowledge of plumbing tools, pipe sizing, and relative equipment and supplies.
-Construction equipment operation experience preferred.
Troubleshooting skills
-English language required; Spanish/English beneficial but not required.
-State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License required. Maintain a clean arrest and driving record with means of transportation to/from work.
-Year round positions available with snow plow experience.
Physical Requirements:
Outside work environment.
Heavy lifting.
Professional appearance.
Benefits:
Sign On Bonus * qualifications required
Competitive wages
Full year employment available
Paid vacation and holiday pay
Benefit package including Aflac, life insurance, retirement, uniforms options
Advancement, training, and development opportunities available.
To apply: https://alfresco-landscapes.com/employment-opportunities/
Alfresco Landscape – Landscape Design & Sales – June 2023
Expectations:
Landscape Designer and Sales personnel manage the landscape design and install projects from the initial customer contact through design and installation. Responsible to act as the liaison between the client and the Landscape Foreman insuring instructions for project execution are completed to customer expectation, company values and quality standards.
Requirements:
-Qualify and manage leads and produce additional new customer leads
-Meet with clients on site to discuss and determine the needs of each client.
-Analyze and measure potential project site.
-Create and develop landscape designs, hand drawn or CAD.
-Create estimates to execute work.
-Review project design and estimate with senior designers prior to customer presentation.
-Present prepared designs and proposals to the client in person with effective, professional communication.
-Coordinate all aspects of the project; working with the various team members as necessary; purchasing, accounting, foreman and crews.
-Ensure job costs and subcontractor costs are competitive and within budget as proposed.
-On site management of the project to ensure proper execution as designed.
-Communicate with clients regarding project changes, estimate, and execute in a timely fashion.
-Complete a final walk through with the client when installation is complete.
-Complete a project cost review and prepare a final invoicing report for accounting.
Skills & Qualifications:
-Degree in Horticulture or Landscape Architecture – required
-Landscape sales, design, estimating, construction, or management experience – 3 years minimum
-Knowledge of plants (USDA Hardiness Zone 5), landscape installation and maintenance.
-CGIP Certification – preferred
-Proficient in or able to learn company estimating software
-Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record – required
-Enthusiastic and self motivated
-Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, able to represent the company in a professional manner.
Compensation:
$50,000 – $65,000
Employment Type:
Full-time
To apply: https://alfresco-landscapes.com/employment-opportunities/
Summit Landscape – June 2023
SUMMARY
The Mowing Technician is responsible for the completion of daily lawn mowing routes for residential and commercial lawn maintenance sites.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates a variety of mowing equipment to mow customer’s lawns in an organized and efficient manner according to company specification for cut and height.
- Trims and/or shapes lawn edges using weed whip or stick edger.
- Learns and independently follows the weekly or bi-weekly mowing route.
- Clears and finishes work area. Operates other outdoor power equipment, such as leaf blowers, to complete job.
- Flexes work schedule as business demands.
- Follows all safety, PPE, tool care, and housekeeping protocols.
- Fills snow removal position during snow season and perform all associated duties.
- Reports to work on time each day, identifies and suggests job improvements, and strives for quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid Driver License with clean record. Chauffeurs license is preferred.
- Interacts respectfully with clients on-site as needed. Resolves issues or escalates to manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the position is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat conditions. Heavy lifting and bending may be required.
- Employee may be required to walk for long stretches of time. Bending, reaching and carrying tools or other items may be required.
- Must be able to lift and move minimum of 50 pounds unassisted, including machinery such as lawn mowers and other power equipment.
Summit Landscape – June 2023
SUMMARY
The Mowing Foreman is responsible for the completion of daily lawn mowing routes for residential and commercial lawn maintenance sites. The Foreman is also responsible for providing guidance to mowing technicians, and leading projects or assignments.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates a variety of mowing equipment to mow customer’s lawns in an organized and efficient manner according to company specification for cut and height.
- Trims and/or shapes lawn edges using weed whip or stick edger.
- Learns and independently follows the weekly or bi-weekly mowing route.
- Clears and finishes work area. Operates other outdoor power equipment, such as leaf blowers, to complete job.
- Directs activities on the job site. Provides on-the-job training to new and developing crew members.
- Communicates production goals and/or work specifications to crew members.
- Conducts job site safety training for crew members, assuring all safety procedures are followed.
- May drive company vehicle with trailer attached.
- Interacts respectfully with clients on-site as needed. Resolves issues or escalates to manager.
- Flexes work schedule as business demands.
- Follows all safety, PPE, tool care, and housekeeping protocols.
- Fills snow removal position during snow season and perform all associated duties.
- Reports to work on time each day, identifies and suggests job improvements, and strives for quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Two years of mowing or landscape maintenance experience.
- One year of leadership experience preferred.
- Valid Chauffeur License with clean record. CDL is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the position is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat conditions. Heavy lifting and bending may be required.
- Employee may be required to walk for long stretches of time. Bending, reaching and carrying tools or other items may be required.
- Must be able to lift and move minimum of 50 pounds unassisted, including machinery such as lawn mowers and other power equipment.
Summit Landscape – June 2023
SUMMARY
The Landscape Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining landscape beds at both residential and commercial sites.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identifies and pulls weeds from both beds and concrete.
- Installs mulch manually with shovel or wheelbarrow. Maintains clean and neat work area.
- Prunes shrubs, bushes and trees.
- Operates hedge trimmer, weed whip, bed edger, backpack blower, shovel, and other job-related tools in safe manner.
- May drive company vehicle with trailer attached.
- Interacts respectfully with clients on-site as needed. Resolves issues or escalates to manager.
- Flexes work schedule as business demands.
- Follows all safety, PPE, tool care, and housekeeping protocols.
- Fills snow removal position during snow season and perform all associated duties.
- Reports to work on time each day, identifies and suggests job improvements, and strives for quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver license with clean record or chauffeur license is preferred.
- Experience in related job a plus. Ability to demonstrate safe operation of all landscape maintenance equipment.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the position is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme hot and cold conditions.
- Regular heavy lifting, bending, crawling and digging.
- Employee may be required to walk for long stretches of time.
- Employee should be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Summit Landscape – June 2023
SUMMARY
The Landscape Maintenance Foreman is responsible for maintaining landscape beds at both residential and commercial sites. The Foreman is also responsible for providing guidance to landscape maintenance technicians, and leading projects or assignments.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs scheduled weed control maintenance on both residential and commercial clients’ properties.
- Installs mulch manually with shovel or wheelbarrow. Maintains clean and neat work area.
- Prunes shrubs, bushes and trees.
- Properly applies pesticides following pesticide application policy and state regulations.
- Operates hedge trimmer, weed whip, bed edger, backpack blower, shovel, and other job-related tools in safe manner.
- Directs activities on the job site. Provides on-the-job training to new and developing crew members.
- Communicates production goals and/or work specifications to crew members.
- Conducts job site safety training for crew members, assuring all safety procedures are followed.
- May drive company vehicle with trailer attached.
- Interacts respectfully with clients on-site as needed. Resolves issues or escalates to manager.
- Flexes work schedule as business demands.
- Follows all safety, PPE, tool care, and housekeeping protocols.
- Fills snow removal position during snow season and perform all associated duties.
- Reports to work on time each day, identifies and suggests job improvements, and strives for quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Two to three years of landscape maintenance experience
- One year of leadership experience preferred
- Valid Chauffeur License with clean record. CDL is preferred.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category 6, 3a, 3b, and Core) is required.
- Good communication skills
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the position is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme hot and cold conditions.
- Regular heavy lifting, bending, crawling and digging.
- Employee may be required to walk for long stretches of time.
- Employee should be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted, and be able to hold equipment at shoulder height for long periods of time.
Summit Landscape – June 2023
SUMMARY
The Landscape Install Technician is responsible for assisting in the completion of landscape and hardscape installation jobs with a high level of quality and efficiency.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares lawn area to include grading, spreading topsoil and spreading mulch.
- Installs plants and trees
- Builds retaining walls, patios and edging using pavers, blocks and bricks.
- Follow company and industry standards for landscape installation.
- Loads and unloads product and equipment from trucks and trailers manually or using skid steer.
- Interacts respectfully with clients on-site as needed. Resolves issues or escalates to manager.
- Flexes work schedule as business demands.
- Follows all safety and housekeeping protocols.
- Fills snow removal position during snow season and perform all associated duties.
- Reports to work on time each day, identifies and suggests job improvements, and strives for quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Experience with landscape installation preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver license with clean record. Chauffeur license is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the position is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme hot and cold conditions.
- Bending and crawling may be required. Employee should be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and dig holes according to required plant and tree depth.
- Employee may be required to walk for long stretches of time.
Summit Landscape – June 2023
SUMMARY
The Landscape Install Foreman is responsible for completion of landscape and hardscape installation jobs with a high level of quality, safety and efficiency. The foreman also provides guidance and direction to crew members.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs the work of crew members on job sites. Promotes the development and training of crew members in company and industry standards.
- Communicates production goals and plans to crew members. May schedule delivery of materials and equipment.
- Prepares lawn areas to include grading, spreading topsoil and spreading mulch.
- Installs plants and trees.
- Builds retaining walls, patios and edging using pavers, blocks and bricks.
- Follows company and industry standards for landscape installation.
- Loads and unloads product and equipment from trucks and trailers manually or using skid steer or other mechanical equipment.
- Interacts respectfully with clients on-site as needed. Resolves issues or escalates to manager.
- Flexes work schedule as business demands.
- Follows all safety and housekeeping protocols.
- Fills snow removal position during snow season and perform all associated duties.
- Reports to work on time each day, identifies and suggests job improvements, and strives for quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum two years of landscape installation experience, hardscape installation experience preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Valid Driver License with clean record. Chauffeurs license is preferred.
- Ability to read, interpret and instruct others from a landscape design blueprint.
- Understands financial aspects of each job assignment
- Supervising / crew management experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the position is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme hot and cold conditions.
- Bending and crawling may be required. Employee should be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and dig holes according to required plant and tree depth.
- Employee may be required to walk for long stretches of time.
Summit Landscape – June 2023
SUMMARY
The Irrigation Service Technician is responsible for the service and repair of commercial and residential irrigation systems.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshoots and repairs irrigation systems for residential and commercial clients using a variety of hand tools.
- Repairs and replaces hoses, pipes, and numerous types of sprinkler heads, fixtures, and valves.
- Activates and winterizes irrigation systems.
- Uses multi-meter, wire tracker, fault finder, and other job-related tools.
- Interacts respectfully with clients on-site as needed. Resolves issues or escalates to foreman.
- Programs timers, clocks, and controls for sprinklers.
- May assist in various maintenance activities as required.
- Flexes work schedule as business demands.
- Follows all safety and housekeeping protocols.
- Fills snow removal position during snow season and perform all associated duties.
- Reports to work on time each day, identifies and suggests job improvements, and strives for quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver license with clean record. Chauffeur license is preferred.
- One year of experience with irrigation service and repair preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the position is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme hot and cold conditions.
- Heavy lifting, bending and crawling may be required.
- Employee may be required to walk for long stretches of time.
- Employee should be able to lift 50 pounds and dig when necessary.
Summit Landscape – June 2023
Job Description: SUMMARY
The Irrigation Installation Technician is responsible for assisting in the installation of commercial and residential sprinkler systems.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Installs and tests irrigation equipment including sprinklers, pumps, water lines, and suction valves using hand tools.
- Installs irrigation controllers for water timers.
- Operates tractors and trenchers to install lines.
- Flexes work schedule as business demands.
- Follows all safety and housekeeping protocols.
- Fills snow removal position during snow season and perform all associated duties.
- Reports to work on time each day, identifies and suggests job improvements, and strives for quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- One to two years of experience with irrigation system installation preferred.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver license with clean record. Chauffeur license is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme hot and cold conditions.
- Employee may be required to bend, walk and crawl for long stretches of time.
- Employee should be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and dig when necessary.
Pro-Mow Landscape– June 2023
Job description
We are looking for a Landscape Construction/Hardscape Foreman to join our dynamic team! Candidates should have experience in New Lawn, Drain Tile, Softscape and Hardscape Installation, as well as align with our Core Values: Team First, Motivated to Move Forward, & Own Your Role.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Capable of leading, managing, and holding 2-3 employees accountable to complete landscape installations according to design and assigned work orders.
- Ability to take direction from Landscape Manager/Project Manager.
- Safely operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain a safe & clean job site.
- Train crew members for development of skills.
- Must be available to work days and occasionally some weekends.
- Possess the ability to work in any weather condition and work all day in a long. physically demanding environment.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- A strong desire to learn and grow within the company.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- A CDL is not required but a plus.
Benefits:
- Personal Time Off: 16 hours paid – After 90 Days
- Vacation: 40 hours paid- After 1 year
- Holiday Pay: After 90 days – Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day.
- Simple IRA: up to 3% match
- Health Insurance Benefits: employee premium contribution (1/2 of employee monthly premium)
- Supplementary Insurance Available -Aflac pre-taxed.
- Profit sharing opportunities
- Uniforms provided.
Compensation: $18-$27/hour
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 – $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pro-Mow Landscape – June 2023
Job description
We are looking for an Irrigation Service & Installation Technician to join our dynamic team! Candidates should have experience in irrigation installation, service/repair, pump maintenance, winterization & spring activation, as well as align with our Core Values: Team First, Motivated to Move Forward, & Own Your Role.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Program irrigation clocks.
- Safely operate equipment including trenchers, pipe pullers, gas powered hand held, etc.
- Install, repair, & inspect irrigation systems.
- Possess the ability to deal with weather conditions and work consistently all day long in a physically demanding environment.
- Possess good listening skills, the ability to take direction, and a positive attitude.
- Must be available to work days, occasional weekends, and assist in other departments if needed – work dependent.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds throughout the day.
- Experience preferred, but not required. Training is provided.
Benefits:
- Personal Time Off: 16 hours paid – After 90 Days
- Vacation: 40 hours paid- After 1 year
- Holiday Pay: After 90 days – Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day.
- Simple IRA: up to 3% match
- Health Insurance Benefits: employee premium contribution (1/2 of employee monthly premium)
- Supplementary Insurance Available -Aflac pre-taxed.
- Profit sharing opportunities.
- Uniforms provided.
Compensation: $16-$24/hour
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00 – $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
ProCare Landscape – June 2023
Soak Irrigation is a growing company in the Grand Rapids area and we are looking for some motivated and energetic people to join our team. We use the best in industry equipment and we have room for growth in the company so if you’re interested in a career or know someone that is interested, feel free to spread the word! $1000 SIGN ON BONUS (with 3 months of employment)
– 40 hours a week with overtime available.
– Good communicator and team player
– Quick learner and motivated
– Clean driving record and reliable transportation
– Enjoys working outside and able to handle the summer heat
– Ability to work with other crew members as well as interact with clients
– Positive attitude, Self-Motivated, Dependable, Energetic
– A desire to work outdoors on a variety of different projects and location
– Must have or be able to obtain a Michigan Driver’s license, be able to pass a drug screen, be dependable and responsible.
– We are an equal opportunity employer.
Soak Irrigation is a company that values, Great Character, Eager and Quiet Confidence
Pay ranging from $15 – $25 an hour depending on experience, with plenty of room to grow.
Email resume to info@soakirrigation.com
Great Lakes Landscape Supply
Nursery Manager – Cedar Springs Distribution Main Yard
Are you a person with a can-do attitude and enjoy working outside? We are looking for a results driven person who enjoys problem-solving that would like to grow with us! Our Nursery Manager is a critical member of our team and is the direct contact for our project teams working within the nursery. At Great Lakes, you’ll lead by example in running day-to-day operations while working as a team player to fill gaps as needed in order get the job done.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the implementation of all nursery projects:
• Manage inbound truck unloading – facilitate the careful unloading of plant material off trucks and position them properly in the nursery. Tag, water, and perform quality checks.
• Plant Maintenance – Manage Watering, fertilizing, spraying, triming, weeding, and checking for proper spacing. Cover polyhouses in fall.
• Maintain infrastructure – Maintain and replace polyhouses as needed, create new holding yard space, maintain irrigation system, repair existing nursery structures and roads.
• Sales staff support – Answer product questions from sales staff, take photos, and perform inventory counts.
• Orchestrate the management of employee teams. keeping in mind what materials and amount of labor is required to accomplish projects. Reduce or increase labor help as needed.
• Monitor employees and their work performance. Hold them accountable and lead by example.
• Look for ways to increase productivity and efficiency within the nursery and shipping departments. Propose ideas or plans to put those ideas into action.
• Oversee the execution of necessary weekend work.
Qualifications
• Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to create a positive teamwork environment
• Organized with the ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment
• Willing to get pesticide applicator license
• Experience in the green industry is a plus
• Attention to Detail
Company Culture and Benefits
Core Values:
• Customer Service
• Honesty
• Teamwork
Core Focus:
Provide great products and service while building strong relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.
We offer:
• Health insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Matching 401 (k) plan
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• Advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase products at company wholesale pricing Schedule
• Full-time position. M-F with some weekend work during the busy season.
• Overtime is paid after 40 hours per week.
Ready to Join Our Team?
Choose how you would like to apply:
Online:
• Click the button below to access our application.
• Complete the application and email it
(along with your resume and cover letter) to: halliegreatlakes@gmail.com.
In Person:
• Stop into our main office at 15200 Cedar Springs Ave, Cedar Springs to complete an application.
• Be sure to bring a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Great Lakes Landscape Supply
Customer Service Representative
Are you a “people person” with a can-do attitude and a strong willingness to learn? We are looking for a results driven person who enjoys problem-solving that would like to grow with us! As an Inside Sales Representative, you’ll be a critical member of our team that works as an advocate for the customer to ensure that customer needs are understood and satisfied. You’ll assist with making sales, handling client complaints, order processing, finding solutions for customers when inventory is low, and improving the overall customer experience.
What You’ll Do
• Greet and welcome customers.
• Set tone for a positive customer experience. Build relationships with customers based on trust and respect.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Process orders, inventory, and pricing questions over the phone.
• Assist customers with any questions via email and phone.
• Communicate with customers to understand their needs and explain product value.
• Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate customer need fulfillment.
• Schedule deliveries.
• Maintain a strong work ethic with total commitment to success every day.
Qualifications
• High School diploma/GED required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience in a high-standard customer service environment preferred
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Strong ability to take initiative, coupled with leadership skills and the ability to take charge of a situation
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and reliability with the desire to work as an integral member of a team
• Ability to effectively respond to and meet the needs of a diverse client base
• Organized with the ability to multitask
• Experience in the green industry a plus
Job Hours
This is a full-time position. Pay $15-20/hour, based on experience.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
Ready to Join Our Team?
Choose how you would like to apply:
Online:
• Click the button below to access our application.
• Complete the application and email it
(along with your resume and cover letter) to: halliegreatlakes@gmail.com.
In Person:
• Stop into our main office at 15200 Cedar Springs Ave, Cedar Springs to complete an application.
• Be sure to bring a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Great Lakes Landscape Supply
Chauffeur Truck Driver
We are looking for help in our delivery department! Positions are vacant for delivery drivers who are comfortable driving delivery box trucks or stake trucks throughout West Michigan. Some experience in driving larger vehicles is required and delivery experience is preferred. Must be able to operate vehicles with either a manual or automatic transmission. Our chauffers license drivers are used for a few purposes. We transfer materials between our yards so that we can facilitate the loading of all of our semis without having to move them many times a day. This is called a transfer load and is the bulk of our needs. We also will run smaller deliveries out to customers where a larger truck would be inefficient. Lastly, we pick up merchandise from vendors throughout Michigan to stock for sale.
What You’ll Do
Drive through West Michigan
Unloading & loading trucks
General maintenance work
Transfer Inventory from Yard to Yard
Qualifications
• Drivers License
• Chauffeurs License (Required)
• D.O.T Med Card (Required)
• Pass Pre Employment Drug Screen
Job Hours
This can be a full-time or part-time position. Pay starting at $18hr,
based on experience.
Company Culture and Benefits
We are:
• Team-oriented: Collaborative & supportive work environment
• Detail-oriented: Quality & precision-focused
• Aggressive: Competitive & growth-oriented
We offer:
• Health insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Matching 401 (k) plan
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• Advancement opportunities
Great Lakes Landscape Supply
Inside Sales Representative
Are you a “people person” with a can-do attitude and a strong willingness to learn? We are looking for a results driven person who enjoys problem-solving that would like to grow with us! As an Inside Sales Representative, you’ll be a critical member of our team that works as an advocate for the customer to ensure that customer needs are understood and satisfied. You’ll assist with making sales, handling client complaints, order processing, finding solutions for customers when inventory is low, and improving the overall customer experience.
What You’ll Do
• Greet and welcome customers.
• Set tone for a positive customer experience. Build relationships with customers based on trust and respect.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Process orders, inventory, and pricing questions over the phone.
• Assist customers with any questions via email and phone.
• Communicate with customers to understand their needs and explain product value.
• Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate customer need fulfillment.
• Schedule deliveries.
• Maintain a strong work ethic with total commitment to success every day.
Qualifications
• High School diploma/GED required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience in a high-standard customer service environment preferred
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Strong ability to take initiative, coupled with leadership skills and the ability to take charge of a situation
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and reliability with the
desire to work as an integral member of a team
• Ability to effectively respond to and meet the needs of a diverse client base
• Organized with the ability to multitask
• Experience in the green industry a plus
Job Hours
This is a full-time position. Pay $15-20/hour, based on experience.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
Ready to Join Our Team?
Choose how you would like to apply:
Online:
• Click the button below to access our application.
• Complete the application and email it
(along with your resume and cover letter) to: halliegreatlakes@gmail.com.
In Person:
• Stop into our main office at 15200 Cedar Springs Ave, Cedar Springs to complete an application.
• Be sure to bring a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Great Lakes Landscape Supply
CDL-A Truck Driver
We are looking for help in our delivery department! Positions are open for delivery drivers who are comfortable
driving semi-trucks with flatbed and Conestoga trailers throughout the state of Michigan. We would prefer at
least one year’s experience with a track record of safety. Our CDL drivers are the backbone of our delivery fleet.
We deliver quarried stone, brick and block, trees, and plants to landscape contractors throughout the State of
Michigan, daily. Delivery drivers at Great Lakes Landscape Supply should expect to make at least one run a day,
and sometimes many if the conditions are right. Our drivers get an early start, but are home each night, and are
part of an experienced delivery team.
License/ Certification:
DOT med card (Required)
CLDA WITH an Air Brake Endorsement (Required)
Pre Employment Drug Screening (Required)
Job Hours
This can be a full-time position. Pay starting at $21 hr,
based on experience.
Company Culture and Benefits
We are:
• Team-oriented: Collaborative & supportive work environment
• Detail-oriented: Quality & precision-focused
• Aggressive: Competitive & growth-oriented
We offer:
• Health insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Matching 401 (k) plan
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee product pricing
