Assistant to the Garden Services Manager

Full Time
Austin, TX
Posted
Job description

C ompany Overview
Word + Carr Design Group is an award-winning landscape architectural design and construction firm based in
Austin, Texas. Our team draws from a wide range of experience in disciplines including horticulture, architecture,
landscape architecture, and studio art. By threading the line between public persona and private life, WCDG
creates spaces that emphasize function, meaning, and beauty–essentials for healthy individuals and healthy
societies.

Garden Services Assistant
O ur Garden Services division is uniquely positioned to help clients maintain the original vision for their garden
while gracefully adapting to weather and time. As the Garden Services Assistant, you will work with the Garden
Services Manager and the Construction Supervisor to support the horticultural requirements of new and installed
g ardens. Responsibilities include:

Plant Stewardship S ource plants for Construction and Garden Services projects.
  • Assess the health of plants. Identify pests and diseases and recommend treatments.
  • Program irrigation controllers and troubleshoot the system.
  • E xhibit a curiosity to expand horticultural knowledge to support cultural and aesthetic project goals.
Team Collaboration W rite weekly project reports summarizing schedule, seasonal garden tasks and special requests.
  • Coordinate with billing to accurately capture plant and supply costs.
  • M anage greenhouse inventory and assist with long term projects.
  • Assist in setting on-site priorities and tasks for the garden services crews.
Client Relations U nderstand and advocate for what the client wants.
  • Represent WCDG interests; uphold our professional reputation.

Education Requirements
While a bachelor’s degree is preferred, candidates with three or more years of relevant horticulture or nursery
experience will be considered. A high school diploma is required.

Required Skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills required with Spanish language skills a plus. Must have a
working knowledge of Word Excel or Google Sheets.

Application Instructions
Please send a cover letter, resumé to hr@wordandcarr.com. Applications without a cover letter will not be
considered. All applicants must have a valid Texas Driver’s License with a clean record and your own vehicle.
W CDG reimburses for mileage according to the IRS Standard Mileage Rate for the current year.

Word + Carr Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment.
P lease see https://www.eeoc.gov/ t o understand your r ights.

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