What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Architect position at Blue Ribbon Grounds Services?
Core Capabilities:
· Customer and quality focus
· Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
· Team work
· Excellent problem solving abilities
· Responsibility and dependability
· Ethics and integrity
Job Duties/Skills Desired:
Duties
- Meet with clients, engineers, and building architects to understand the requirements of a project
- Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Coordinate the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures
- Prepare graphic representations of plans using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software
- Select appropriate landscaping materials
- Analyze environmental reports on land conditions, such as drainage and energy usage
- Inspect landscape project progress to ensure that it adheres to plans
- Seek new work through marketing activities or by giving presentations
Design attractive and functional gardens, playgrounds, residential areas, residential pools. Plan the locations of buildings, roads, walkways, flowers, shrubs, and trees within these environments. Prepare proposals and present to clients, for feedback and then prepare the final look of the project. Coordination of completing work.
Using various technologies in their work. For example, using CADD software, preparing models of proposed work. Also use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which offer GPS coordinates of different geographical features.
Requirements:
· Must possess a valid driver’s license
· Punctuality and attendance
· Physically fit with strong stamina
· Basic measurement and calculation skills
· Ability to follow safe working procedures
· Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
· Good analytical and problem solving skills
· Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
· Must possess smartphone
Work Conditions:
· Job requires ability to work with hand tools, small engine equipment, and materials
· Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
· Ability to work in a fast paced environment
· Requires good manual dexterity
· Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
· Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
· Flexible working hours and occasional weekend work
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: Multiple Locations