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Position Title: (posted 7/12/08) Senior Research Specialist: Activities will include management of turf experimental plots, cultures, pesticide and fertilizer treatments, and development of new laboratory and field methods, protocols and skills. B.S. degree in Horticulture or related field; 1 year related and familiar with research protocols. M.S. degree preferred. Must be organized and able to lift 50 pounds. Apply online at jobs.okstate.edu or you may call 405.744.7401 or go by 106 Whitehurst Hall for assistance. If academic transcripts cannot be attached to online application mail to: Margaret Struble, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department, 358 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078. Review of applications will begin August 22, 2008, and continue until a suitable candidate is found. OSU is an AA/EEO E-Verify employer committed to multicultural diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus. Position Title: (posted 7/12/08) Senior Research Specialist: Maintain and provide oversight of OSU Research Greenhouses, headhouse, and adjacent landscape. Supervise undergraduate employees and assist graduate students. Aid in maintaining good relations and communication with the floriculture industry. B.S. degree in Horticulture or other plant science field; 3-4 years experience in greenhouse maintenance and operations; experimental implementation and analysis; and competence in computer word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software is required. Experience in maintaining greenhouse environmental controls systems preferred. Must be self-motivated and able to lift 50 pounds. Apply online at jobs.okstate.edu or you may call 405.744.7401 or go by 106 Whitehurst Hall for assistance. If academic transcripts cannot be attached to online application mail to: Margaret Struble, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department, 358 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078. Review of applications will begin August 18 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. OSU is an AA/EEO E-Verify employer committed to multicultural diversity Position Title: (posted 7/07/2008) Extension Assistant position available at Oklahoma State University in the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department. The person in this position will be responsible for conducting extension educational programming for the professional/commercial turfgrass industry and extension educators working with industry personnel and home consumers; developing extension education resources for the turfgrass industry and conducting sound research on the most critical needs of the turfgrass industry. High School plus 2 years post secondary education and 2 years experience or H.S. and 4 years experience required; B.S. degree strongly preferred. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, understand and implement good science research and experimental design practices. Apply online at jobs.okstate.edu or you may call 405.744.7401 or go by 106 Whitehurst Hall for assistance. If academic transcripts can not be attached to online application mail to: Dennis Martin, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, 358 Ag Hall, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078 Application deadline 08-01-2008. OSU is an AA/EEO E-Verify employer committed to multicultural diversity. Position Title: (posted 10/30/07) Assistant Professor, Herbaceous Ornamental Crop Development and Production Specialist, 11-month, 75% teaching, 25% research appointment.Click here for full description, responsibilities, qualifications, salary, etc. Review of applicants will being on February 10, 2008 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Position Title: (posted 10/22/07) GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP: Have you ever thought about graduate school? Did you know you could get paid while pursuing a M.S. degree in the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department? CHECK US OUT at http://www.hortla.okstate.edu/hortla/graduateprogram.htm ! Further your education at Oklahoma State University under the direction of nationally recognized faculty located in the state’s premier education community. Stillwater, Oklahoma is one of America’s top micropolitan areas offering excellent schools, low crime rate, low cost of living, recreational and cultural opportunities. Half-time M.S. graduate assistantships are available to study in the following areas: Out-of-state tuition is waived and medical benefits are available at no cost to the students. Stipends begin at $15,000/year. Additional performance-based enhancement scholarships are also available. Additional information concerning the department and faculty is available at http://www.hortla.okstate.edu/. Contact Dr. Jeff Anderson for additional information at Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, email jeff.anderson@okstate.edu, phone 405-744-5422. Information concerning O.S.U. Graduate College and an online application is available at http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/. Information concerning the city of Stillwater is available at http://www.stillwater.ok.us/. Position Title: (posted 9/23/07): Graduate Assistantship. A ½-time graduate assistantship is available to work on nitrogen and nickel nutrition of pecan. The research will involve both greenhouse and field studies that contribute to understanding nitrogen absorption, partitioning, recycling and losses in pecan. Nickel is a recently recognized essential element. Work related to nickel will develop baseline information related to the sufficiency of nickel in Oklahoma pecan orchards. In addition, the role of nitrogen and nickel in a physiological kernel disorder “kernel necrosis” will be investigated. The assistantship is available for either M.S. or Ph.D. candidates. Out-of-state tuition is waived. The stipend is $20,000/year, plus a scholarship is available to support travel to one professional meeting per year. Additional information concerning the department and faculty is available at http://www.hortla.okstate.edu/. Contact Michael Smith for additional information at Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, email mike.smith@okstate.edu, phone 405-744-6463. Information concerning O.S.U. Graduate College and an online application is available at http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/. Information concerning the city of Stillwater is available at http://www.stillwater.ok.us/. |
Position: (posted 7/25/08) Longwood Gardens Arborist, Qualifications: Associate’s degree or higher in an agriculturally related field with a minimum of 2 years climbing experience as an arborist. Prefer an ISA Certified Arborist. Must have, or be willing to obtain a Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator License and Pennsylvania CDL Class B driver’s license. Responsibilities: Arborist with the ability to handle pruning and removal operations. Capable of running aerial lift trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other small equipment used in arboriculture. Strong knowledge of plant health care preferable. Effectively communicates information regarding arborist activities through oral and written means. Deadline: August 8, 2008. Contact Julie Landgrebe for more information., phone: 610-388-1000 Ext. 529 or email: jlandgrebe@longwoodgardens.org Position: (posted 6/17/08) Customer Service Rep for Springcreek Nursery, 11110 S. Delaware Ave., Tulsa, OK 74137. Start Pay: $12 - $15/hour; Job Duties: Respond to customer needs with their landscape jobs and process their orders on computer; bid & price plant material; assist in loading and unloading plant material from trucks; and must have good computer and phone skills. Contact: Chad Roney, Branch Manager 918-298-5275 or email springcreek11@sbcglobal.net . Position: (posted 6/09/08) Gardener/Senior Gardener, Longwood Gardens. Greenhouse Production, Department: Horticulture – Greenhouse Production. Responsibilities: This individual will work in all areas of Greenhouse Production. Responsibilities will include propagating, potting, fertilizing, watering and training plants, applying integrated pest management practices and preparing soil mixes. Assignments will include managing specific crops as assigned, assisting other greenhouse growers and covering for them in their absence, and managing Estate House and G33 fertilizer injectors. Periodic weekend, holiday, and evening duty will be required. Reports directly to area Section Gardener. Qualifications: Must have at least an Associate of Science degree in horticulture or equivalent, working knowledge of greenhouse production technology, and two years of experience in greenhouse production. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have, or be willing to obtain a fork lift operator’s license and a Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator’s license. Supervisor: James Harbage Contact: Julie Landgrebe. visit www.longwoodgardens.org. Deadline: June 20, 2008 Position: (posted 5/28/08) Part-Time Summer work - 2 Wildsols Vineyard LLC, Edmond, OK. Pay $10/hr. plus travel allowance (gas funds). Farm experienced individual could get paid additional funds. Individual to work 5-10 hours a week. Please call 405-226-4321 for more information and/or apply. Position: (posted 4/22/08) ORCHARD MANAGER Position: (posted 4/11/08) Nursery Manager for Scapes Inc., Mustang, OK. Looking for a Nursery manager, skilled in tree and shrub identification, insect and disease, soils, sprinkler systems, and tractors. The Nursery manager oversees the dialy operations of our nursery located in Mustang, OK. Scapes Inc. is a Professional Design/Build Landscape Frim established in 1981. More information is posted on 'Hire OSU Grads' site or you can send an email , letting them know you found the position on the OSU Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Career site. Email: Jim@ScapesIncOkc.com . |
Position: (posted 5/20/08) Entry Level Position in the Urban Design & Planning group at Huitt-Zollars, Inc., Dallas, TX. Please forward contact information, resume, portfolio, and dates you would be available for an interview to Rosie Jimenez (rjimenez@huitt-zollars.com) if interested in pursuing an opportunity with this group. Rosie Jimenez, Huitt-Zollars, Inc., 3131 McKinney Ave., Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75204; office 214-871-3311; Fax: 214-855-0219 Position: (posted 4/28/08) Meeks Design Group, Inc. is looking for an entry level Landscape Designer to add to their current staff. Licensed in 24 states, MDG is a small staff with large projects on the horizon. If you are a motivated individual that collaborates well with others and are interested in living in the Dallas area, then contact us to find out more about the Meeks Design Team. Contact information: President, Herb Meeks, CLARB, ASLA; 1100 Centennial Blvd., Ste 270; Richardson, Texas 75081; phone 972-690-7474; FAX: 972-690-7878; email: hmeeks@mdgland.com |
Position: (posted 8/28/08) Rolling Hills Landscaping, LLC is looking for a person to join our growing design/build team. We are located in the college town of Murray, Kentucky, home of Murray State University. Our work consists mostly of residential projects with an occasional commercial project in the mix. Planting and tree/shrub maintenance consists of half of our work and the other 50% is hardscapes. We are a growing business that needs help to meet our customer service oriented company. Job Description: Rolling Hills Landscaping, LLC is looking for an energetic self motivated landscape designer/sales person. This job will consist of taking the customer through the entire process of the initial contact, the installation and billing. The job will include making sure all materials are available, oversee our experienced crews techniques of installation and assuring the customers satisfaction of a job well done. We require a Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture/landscape design, experience preferred but not required. The salary will be commensurate with your experience. If you would like to join our expanding company and live in the western part of the beautiful Kentucky Lake region of our state please contact us. If you are interested in contacting us please call 270-293-5519; 270-753-1725 or e-mail: rollinghillsnurs@bellsouth.net
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Position: (posted 7/15/08) Help needed cleaning out flowerbeds. Contact Kathryn McCollum@ 405-372-5356.
Position: posted April 7, 2008: Part-Time help wanted now through Fall! Retired OSU professor of horticulture wants to employ a reliable and knowledgeable student to work 8-12 hours/week (depending on seasonal needs) for lawn & lawnscape care & maintenance. Duties include: occasional vegetable garden and minor landscape constsructionn (raised beds, pathways, etc.) and swimming pool care. Experience: Knowledge of plant materials and simple home pest control methods; trustworthy and ability to think & work independently; work hours flexible; excellent hands-on learnign experience: limited access to swimming pool possible Contact: Ray Campbell, 747-0953 or email raycampbellidabel@sbcglobal.net