LANDSCAPE DESIGN ASSISTANT

Full-time position will assist sales/design team with tasks necessary for completion of landscape design  projects. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent computer skills, plant knowledge and strong technical drawing skills, both by hand and computer. This position requires the ability to take direction, problem solve, communicate well with others and work independently.

REQUIREMENTS:

1+ years experience in a landscape design/build company; a portfolio of design work; knowledge of plant materials in our zone; knowledge of hardscape construction; proficiency in Dynascape or similar CAD landscape design software, MS Office; proficiency in Sketchup; ability to perform site surveys; ability to work successfully in a team environment; ability to manage several projects at a time.

SCOPE OF JOB:

Perform site surveys / Photograph sites / Draft base maps to scale, with existing features / Complete drafted drawings, CAD and hand drawn Compile take-offs from completed designs for estimating / Create estimates using industry-specific software / Project management / Perennial and plant tagging / administrative work

Applicant must have a minimum of experience and skills listed above.

GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

We are looking for a Full-time general office assistant/receptionist for our Evanston based Landscaping Company. Must be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational, computer and communication skills. This person must have an excellent work ethic, pleasant phone manners and be able to work independently. Work includes answering phones, data entry, filing and other office related tasks.

Please email your resume to Paul Klitzkie at pklitzkie@naturesperspective.com