College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

Lead Estimator / Designer

Hiring Organization: VanAtta's GreenHouse
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Haslett, MI
Application Due Date: August 30, 2022

Lead Estimator / Designer – VanAtta’s Greenhouse

Hiring Organization:            VanAtta’s GreenHouse:                  Full-Time
Job Location:                        Haslett, MI
Application Deadline:          Open

Job Type

15.00+/ hr

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Employee Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Full Job Description

Van Attas, an employee-owner company, is pleased to announce a position opening as a Landscape Foreman / Designer / Estimator.  We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic, desire to learn, ability to adapt to changing work requirements and needs, and who shares a passion for horticulture and providing superior customer service.

Candidate will work closely with the current nursery manager to accomplish operational goals shown, but not limited to, those listed below:

Key Responsibilities of the Landscape Designer / Estimator.

• Able to assist Nursery Manager when needed in the oversight, care, and maintenance of nursery stock, plants, shrubs, and trees on the facility grounds including pruning, trimming, and grounds maintenance.

• Proactively, and utilizing company generated leads, offer consultations and design services to customers.

• Follow-up and schedule all consult / design / install services with 24 business hours.

• Schedule, plan, oversee, and follow-up on all landscape services and projects.

• Oversee the operation of mechanical and power equipment utilized in the installation of landscape materials.

• Assist in monitoring business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.

• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.

• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to engage, interact, and provide customers with exceptional customer service and follow-up.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

VanAtta’s Greenhouse

Manager1@vanattas.com

517-339-1142 (ofc)