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Administrative Assistant

Compensation:

$18-25/hr

Hours:

32-40 hours/week March-December, limited hours in the winter. Flexible work week.

Company Overview:

We are a landscape design and construction contractor based 20 minutes south of Madison in Belleville. For more than 25 years our company has been creating custom-designed landscapes with impeccable customer service. Our typical client relationship is long-standing and our growth has been almost entirely referral-based.

For more information about our company, career opportunities and benefits please visit our website: https://www.schmidtlandscapes.com/.

Job Overview:

An Administrative Assistant at Schmidt’s works under the direction of the operations manager as well as the owner of the company. Tasks are assigned to help with office duties such as: accounts receivable, job tracking, data entry, and purchase order submissions. These tasks are completed using Google Suite and customer relationship management software.

The person who fills this position will write emails or call customers regarding payments, job contracts, and other work. Excellent customer service, written communication and professionalism are essential. This role may require driving company vehicles to drop off checks, pick up and drop off purchased materials, or other tasks as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Process checks and credit card payments.
• Send out monthly invoices.
• Enter notes for jobs and projects completed.
• Use Google Sheets to enter and track materials necessary for landscape projects.
• Send out project contracts and drawings.
• Fill out project worksheets.
• Email or call clients regarding payments and contracts.
• Fill out and send purchase orders to vendors.
• Manage and track inventory of onsite products.
• Pick-up and drop off purchased project materials as needed.
• Water plant inventory.
• Other office duties as needed include: accounts payable, quickbooks submissions, and processing payroll.

Schedule:

This role provides a flexible schedule with a choice of hours Monday - Friday to be discussed at the interview. Most Schmidt crew work 4 days a week with 3 day weekends. Lunch breaks are 30 minutes to 1 hour and can be taken at any time of the day.

Requirements:

You do not need prior administrative experience for this position. However, general writing, math and tech skills are essential to the role.

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Exceptional writing skills: good use of punctuation, spelling, and professional language
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and how to calculate percentages
• Type 60 words per minute
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, lift, bend, and squat.
• Natural aptitude with software and technology
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly motivated and a self starter
• Professionalism and discretion

Preferences:

• 2-3 years administrative experience
• 1-2 years experience with Google Suite: Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
• 1-2 years using Quickbooks
• Prior experience with customer relationship management or invoicing software
• Customer service experience

Why Work for Us:

We Care: Schmidt’s is a small company, which allows us to tailor ourselves to each employee's wants and needs.We want you to be successful, so we invest heavily in your development.

Feel Accomplished: Nothing is better than that moment when you complete a task and can check it off your list.

Be Safe: We are committed to safety at every step. We hold monthly safety meetings and include safety education as a key part of our training. Ergonomics are important to us.

Retention Rates: We have above average retention rates with our employees working with us over five years.

Balance: Work life balance is essential to working at Schmidt’s. We wouldn’t have it any otherway. We provide flexible schedules for our administrative roles so you can choose your balance.

Benefits

We work hard to take care of our employees and are proud of the benefits package we offer. Standard benefits include:

• A highly competitive salary with competitive wage increases based on experience and performance
• Top-quality medical/vision/dental plan
• 100% immediate-vesting in a company matched retirement plan
• Flexible work week (5-8 hour days or 4-10 hour days)
• No Weekends
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid training (entry-level applicants welcome!)
• Reimbursement for continuing education and professional development
• Raises that coincide with new certifications or continuing education
• Free company apparel
• Safety and work trainings with included hot breakfast
• Beverages provided during the warmer part of the season

Hardscape Construction Foreman

Compensation:

$24-40/hr

Hours:

40 hours/week with optional overtime

Company Overview:

We are a landscape design and construction contractor based 20 minutes south of Madison in Belleville. For more than 25 years our company has been creating custom-designed landscapes with impeccable customer service. Our typical client relationship is long-standing and our growth has been almost entirely referral-based.

For more information about our company, career opportunities and benefits please visit our website: https://www.schmidtlandscapes.com/.

Job Overview:

Our landscape construction crews work in small groups, typically in pairs or groups of three. As foreman, you will be responsible for leading a crew to complete projects. Projects include installation of both home and commercial landscapes such as: paver and natural stone patios and walkways, raised patio and step systems, block, snapped stone and boulder retaining walls, fire pits, grading and drainage systems, and trellises and pergolas. Projects vary in scale and scope and span between 2 and 30 days.

Starting in this role you will work side by side with our lead foreman to be trained on projects at Schmidt’s and will transition to leading your own crew.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a crew or crews to complete high quality projects efficiently and within budget.
• Prioritize safety for you and your crew.
• Drive company trucks and trailers to and from customer locations.
• Operate skid steers and mini track machines to load and unload trucks, grade sites, and lift and move pallets.
• Use and operate small machines such as: blowers, compactors, vibratory rollers, table saws, and chopsaws.
• Install patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, and pergolas.
• Interact with customers to keep them informed of project progress.

Work Day and Expectations:

A typical day starts at 7:30 am. Teams review projects, discuss changes, goals and expectations. Crews drive to their work sites in company vehicles and work on their projects.Work days typically end around 6:00. Most work weeks are from Monday through Thursday.

Employees are expected to provide consistent quality results, be reliable, honest, and work well within a team.

Requirements:

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, lift, bend, squat, kneel repeatedly throughout the course of a work day
• Ability to tolerate extreme weather, both hot and cold.
• Desire to produce high quality work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills including but not limited to: excellent communication, a calm but motivated demeanor and an encouraging attitude.
• A minimum of 3 years experience laying brick and stone for patios, walkways, driveways as well as retaining wall installation.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to functionally measure grades.
• Operational experience with joystick controlled skid steers, compaction equipment, saws and other related small engine equipment.

Preferences:

• Class A or Class B commercial driving license.

Why Work for Us:

We Care: Schmidt’s is a small company, which allows us to tailor ourselves to each employee's wants and needs. We want you to be successful, so we invest heavily in your development.

Feel Accomplished: Nothing is better than that moment when you finish a project and can see your work completed.

Be Safe: We are committed to safety at every step. We hold monthly safety meetings and include safety education as a key part of our training.

Retention Rates: We have above average retention rates with our employees working with us over five years.

Balance: Work life balance is essential to working at Schmidt’s. We wouldn’t have it any other way. We schedule our employees to work four days on, three days off.

Benefits:

We work hard to take care of our employees and are proud of the benefits package we offer. Standard benefits include:

• A highly competitive salary with competitive wage increases based on experience and performance
• Top-quality medical/vision/dental plan
• 100% immediate-vesting in a company matched retirement plan
• Four day work week with opportunity for overtime
• No Weekends
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid training (entry-level applicants welcome!)
• Reimbursement for continuing education and professional development
• Raises that coincide with new certifications or continuing education
• Work gear allowance
• Free company apparel
• Safety and work trainings with included hot breakfast
• Beverages provided during the warmer part of the season
• Paid plant ID app for horticulturists

Hardscape Construction Technician

Compensation:

$24-30/hr

Hours:

40 hours/week with optional overtime

Company Overview:

We are a landscape design and construction contractor based 20 minutes south of Madison in Belleville. For more than 25 years our company has been creating custom-designed landscapes with impeccable customer service. Our typical client relationship is long-standing and our growth has been almost entirely referral-based.

For more information about our company, career opportunities and benefits please visit our website: https://www.schmidtlandscapes.com/.

Job Overview:

Our Landscape Construction crews work in small groups, typically in pairs or groups of three. Projects include installation of both home and commercial landscapes that can include: paver and natural stone patios and walkways, raised patio and step systems, block, snapped stone and boulder retaining walls, fire pits, grading and drainage systems, and trellises and pergolas. Projects vary in scale and scope and span between 2 and 30 days.

Responsibilities:

• Drive company trucks to and from customer locations.
• Operate skid steers and mini track machines to load and unload trucks, grade sites, and lift and move pallets.
• Use and operate small machines such as: blowers, compactors, vibratory rollers, table saws, and chopsaws.
• Install patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, and pergolas.
• Interact with customers as necessary to keep them informed of project progress.

Work Day and Expectations:

A typical day starts at 7:30 am. Teams review projects, discuss changes, goals and expectations. Crews drive to their work sites in company vehicles and work on their projects.Work days typically end around 6:00. Most work weeks are from Monday through Thursday.

Team members are expected to provide consistent quality results, be reliable, honest, and work well within a team.

Requirements:

You do not need experience to apply as we offer hands-on training. However, this job does require the following:

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, lift, bend, squat, kneel repeatedly throughout the course of a work day
• Ability to tolerate extreme weather, both hot and cold.
• Desire to produce high quality work.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Preferences:

• 3-4 years of previous experience in landscape or construction trades.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to functionally measure grade.
• Operational experience with joystick controlled skid steers, compaction equipment, saws and other related small engine equipment.
• Class A or Class B commercial driving license.

Why Work for Us:

We Care: Schmidt’s is a small company, which allows us to tailor ourselves to each employee's wants and needs.We want you to be successful, so we invest heavily in your development.

Feel Accomplished: Nothing is better than that moment when you finish a project and can see your work completed.

Be Safe: We are committed to safety at every step. We hold monthly safety meetings and include safety education as a key part of our training.

Retention Rates: We have above average retention rates with our employees working with us over five years.

Balance: Work life balance is essential to working at Schmidt’s. We wouldn’t have it any other way. We schedule our employees to work four days on, three days off.

Benefits:

We work hard to take care of our employees and are proud of the benefits package we offer. Standard benefits include:

• A highly competitive salary with competitive wage increases based on experience and performance
• Top-quality medical/vision/dental plan
• 100% immediate-vesting in a company matched retirement plan
• Four day work week with opportunity for overtime
• No Weekends
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid training (entry-level applicants welcome!)
• Reimbursement for continuing education and professional development
• Raises that coincide with new certifications or continuing education
• Work gear allowance
• Free company apparel
• Safety and work trainings with included hot breakfast
• Beverages provided during the warmer part of the season
• Paid plant ID app for horticulturists

Horticultural Technician

Compensation:

$20-30/hr

Hours:

40 hours/week with optional overtime

Company Overview:

We are a landscape design and construction contractor based 20 minutes south of Madison in Belleville. For more than 25 years our company has been creating custom-designed landscapes with impeccable customer service. Our typical client relationship is long-standing and our growth has been almost entirely referral-based.

For more information about our company, career opportunities and benefits please visit our website: https://www.schmidtlandscapes.com/.

Job Overview:

As a Horticultural Technician for Schmidt Landscape Services, Inc. you’ll work with a team to maintain and enhance home and commercial landscapes by meticulously caring for client’s gardens. This role also includes some installation work such as: creating new plant beds, planting perennials, trees and shrubs, installing edging, mulching, and lawn restoration.

Responsibilities:

• Drive company trucks to and from customer locations.
• Remove and/or spray weeds in customer gardens.
• Prune and hedge shrubs as seasonally appropriate.
• Mulch beds and tree rings.
• Spring and fall clean-up of plant beds.
• Use and operate small machines such as: blowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, edgers, etc.
• Use a blueprint/drawing to install plant beds, perennials, trees, shrubs, edging, and weed control fabric.
• Grade soil around homes to create proper drainage.
• Interact with customers as necessary to keep them informed of work done on their property.

Work Day and Expectations:

A typical day starts at 7:30 am. Teams review projects, discuss changes, goals and expectations. Crews drive to their work sites in company vehicles and work on their projects.Work days typically end around 6:00. Most work weeks are from Monday through Thursday.

Team members are expected to provide consistent quality results, be reliable, honest, and work well within a team.

Requirements:

You do not need experience to apply as we offer hands-on training. However, this job does require the following:

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, lift, bend, squat, kneel repeatedly throughout the course of a work day
• Ability to tolerate extreme weather, both hot and cold.
• Desire to produce high quality work.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Preferences:

• Previous experience in fine gardening and ornamental horticulture.
• Experience operating large vehicles and pulling trailers.
• Functional knowledge of typical plants used in home landscape and their subsequent care.
• A Category 3 pesticide applicators license
• Functional and operational knowledge of industry-related equipment.

Why Work for Us:

We Care: Schmidt’s is a small company, which allows us to tailor ourselves to each employee's wants and needs.We want you to be successful, so we invest heavily in your development.

Feel Accomplished: Nothing is better than that moment when you finish a project and can see your work completed.

Be Safe: We are committed to safety at every step. We hold monthly safety meetings and include safety education as a key part of our training.

Retention Rates: We have above average retention rates with our employees working with us over five years.

Balance: Work life balance is essential to working at Schmidt’s. We wouldn’t have it any other way. We schedule our employees to work four days on, three days off.

Benefits:

We work hard to take care of our employees and are proud of the benefits package we offer. Standard benefits include:

• A highly competitive salary with competitive wage increases based on experience and performance
• Top-quality medical/vision/dental plan
• 100% immediate-vesting in a company matched retirement plan
• Four day work week with opportunity for overtime
• No Weekends
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid training (entry-level applicants welcome!)
• Reimbursement for continuing education and professional development
• Raises that coincide with new certifications or continuing education
• Work gear allowance
• Free company apparel
• Safety and work trainings with included hot breakfast
• Beverages provided during the warmer part of the season
• Paid plant ID app for horticulturists

Maintenance Manager

Compensation:

$22-35/hr

Hours:

Full time (40 hours)

Company Overview:

We are a landscape design and construction contractor based 20 minutes south of Madison in Belleville. For more than 25 years our company has been creating custom-designed landscapes with impeccable customer service. Our typical client relationship is long-standing and our growth has been almost entirely referral-based.

For more information about our company, career opportunities and benefits please visit our website: https://www.schmidtlandscapes.com/.

Job Overview:

A Maintenance Manager at Schmidt’s is responsible for working with clients to schedule and manage bed maintenance properties. This role works part time in the office – responding to emails and working to schedule staff – and part time in the field, completing maintenance tasks or consulting with clients. An understanding of the landscaping industry, budgeting, scheduling, and customer service are pivotal to success in this position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and schedule maintenance staff - 3 crews
• Meet with staff each morning to discuss maintenance routes and any notes from customers.
• Consult with clients to determine wants and needs for their properties
• Create and manage bed maintenance contracts.
• Perform part time bed maintenance tasks such as shrub pruning, weeding, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, and plant health management.
• Provide excellent customer service by attentively listening to customers, providing insight as necessary, and asking questions to hone in on customer needs.

Work Day and Expectations:

A typical day starts at 6:45 am with crew arriving between 7:00 and 7:30 am. Each day starts by meeting with maintenance crews and assigning maintenance tasks for the day. Crew leave in company trucks to their respective assignments, returning to Schmidt’s at the end of the day to unload their trucks. Work weeks are Monday-Thursday with 10 hour work days.

Team members are expected to provide consistent quality results, be reliable, honest, and work well within a team.

Requirements:

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, lift, bend, squat, kneel repeatedly throughout the course of a work day
• Ability to tolerate extreme weather, both hot and cold.
• 2-3 years landscaping OR management experience
• Exceptional writing skills: good use of punctuation, spelling, and professional language
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and how to calculate percentages
• Type 60 words per minute
• Natural aptitude with software and technology
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly motivated and a self starter
• Professionalism and discretion

Preferences:

• 1-2 years experience with Google Suite: Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
• 1-2 years using Quickbooks
• Scheduling experience
• Experience with customer relationship management software
• Customer service experience

Why Work for Us:

We Care: Schmidt’s is a small company, which allows us to tailor ourselves to each employee's wants and needs.We want you to be successful, so we invest heavily in your development.

Feel Accomplished: Nothing is better than leading and encouraging a team to success.

Be Safe: We are committed to safety at every step. We hold monthly safety meetings and include safety education as a key part of our training.

Retention Rates: We have above average retention rates with our employees working with us over five years.

Balance: Work life balance is essential to working at Schmidt’s. We wouldn’t have it any other way. We schedule our employees to work four days on, three days off.

Benefits

We work hard to take care of our employees and are proud of the benefits package we offer. Standard benefits include:

• A highly competitive salary with competitive wage increases based on experience and performance
• Top-quality medical/vision/dental plan
• 100% immediate-vesting in a company matched retirement plan
• Four day work week with opportunity for overtime
• No Weekends
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid training (entry-level applicants welcome!)
• Reimbursement for continuing education and professional development
• Raises that coincide with new certifications or continuing education
• Work gear allowance
• Free company apparel
• Safety and work trainings with included hot breakfast
• Beverages provided during the warmer part of the season
• Paid plant ID app for horticulturists