Current Positions Available
Landscape Design
No current openings.
Landscape Construction
No current openings.
Tree Care
Sales Arborist
We are searching for an arborist in a sales consultant role. Candidate should have 2 or more years of sales experience in the green industry with a proven track record and have ISA Certification, as well as a NYS Pesticide Applicator 3A license.
The position involves meeting with existing and prospective clients to assess and define their landscape horticultural needs, perform property inspections and identify plant health care opportunities. The candidate needs to be proficient at diagnosing problems within the landscape and providing solutions. Accurate estimating and providing proposals for implementation of work are essential tools for the successful Certified Arborist Salesperson. You need to be able to service and grow your assigned territory, set up crews, supervise work being performed, and complete jobs to clients’ satisfaction.
Additionally, you will be expected to perform community and industry networking such as presentations to horticultural associations, community organizations, garden clubs, attending trade shows, etc., obtaining client referrals, & working with marketing campaigns to generate sales.
Position requires hands-on experience and knowledge of trees & ornamentals; a person with excellent listening, verbal & written communication skills who enjoys meeting and working with new people, along with having a love of the outdoors and the natural surroundings. A degree in a plant or biological science, or business/marketing is a plus.
Plant Health Care
Plant Heath Care Technicians
Looking for motivated persons who enjoy working outdoors. Experience and Integrated Pest Management knowledge preferred. NYSDEC 3A license and drivers license a plus. Call 287-6100 ext 111, or send resume to rschulz@raysmithassociates.com
Position Description:
Ray Smith & Associates Plant Health Care (PHC) Technicians are responsible for completing work orders based on the needs of the department determined by the PHC Manager in a professional, efficient, safe and knowledgeable manner as to provide proper control for various pests using the appropriate chemical or biological material. They are accountable for their assigned equipment, customer “call aheads,” posting the necessary notices/warnings at each property and completing the required paperwork upon completion of each job. A PHC technician must be able to work Saturdays and overtime as assigned during the months of April-September.
Personality traits that enhance the success of a technician are: attention to detail, organization, passion for customer service and the green industry, pride in your work, commitment to excellence. If you have these qualities, you are the right candidate! Internship opportunities available.
Water Gardens
No current openings.
Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Maintenance Foreman:
Dedicated, hard working, self-motivated maintenance crew foreman needed. Experience & knowledge of landscape plant materials and plant care required. Must be able to delegate tasks to others & have leadership qualities. Must have a driver's license & be willing and able to work along with the crew. Bilingual is a plus.
Landscape Maintenance Crew:
Join our growing company. Plant knowledge a plus. Will train. Driver's license and bilingual a plus.
Irrigation
Irrigation Technician/Foreman:
Experienced in irrigation installations, service & repairs with the ability to run crews and to operate independently in an organized way. Growth potential for a career minded individual. Must have a valid driver’s license. Bilingual a plus.
Lawn Care
Lawn Care Technicians/Applicators:
Growth potential for the career minded. Some experience and a vlid driver's license preferred. NYSDEC 3A Applicator’s license a plus. Will train. Bilingual a plus.
For more information or to submit a job application, contact us at 631-287-6100 or email us at info@raysmithassociates.com
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