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Date of Listing: March - 2008

Location: Superior, NE

Vineyard Manager

Superior Estates Winery, Superior, Nebraska, is currently accepting applications for vineyard manager.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a detail oriented self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethics
  • Have good leadership and organizational skills
  • Be able to work independently as well as be part of a team
  • Exhibit strong follow through on committments
  • Be certified to apply chemicals
  • Have viticulture knowledge/related horticulture degree or desire to learn

Responsibilities of the position:

  • All aspects of vineyard management - pruning, training vines, harvesting
  • Maintaining spray routines
  • Documenting and record keeping spray routines, weather patterns, etc.
  • Supervising vineyard employees on estate properties totaling 20 acres of vines

Qualifications: Possess a B.S. in Viticulture or related field and/or have a strong desire to learn. Must possess Microsoft Office computer skills including Excel and Word.

Salary is negotiable, competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply, email letter of application and resume to info@SuperiorEstatesWinery.com Paper applications can be sent to Superior Estates Winery, 200 W. 15th Street, Superior, NE 68978 www.SuperiorEstatesWinery.com

Date of Listing: February - 2008
Location: Lincoln, NE

Apply by contacting:
Andrew Campbell
Campbell’s Nurseries
5625 Pine Lake Road
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-4556, ext. 248
ajc@campbellsnursery.com

Campbell’s Nurseries, a Lincoln Nursery firm established in 1912, is looking for qualified individuals to join our team. If hired applicants start date would be based on qualifications. Qualifications vary by position.

These positions are hourly positions with potential for: Retirement / 401k Plans Health Insurance Holiday / Vacation Pay Yearly Clothing Allowances. Hiring Wage would be based upon applicant experience and skills.

The following positions are currently available:

LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE CREWMEMBERS
LANDSCAPE FOREMAN
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Date of Listing: February - 2008
Location: Kansas City, Missouri

The Artful Gardner
1720 SW Hook Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
Phone: (816) 525-2424

The Artful Gardener, one of the fastest growing companies in the Kansas City metro area, is expanding in 2008. At the launch of this season, we find ourselves short on staff members in many departments. But we’re not just looking for anyone to join our ranks. We desire men and women with a background in horticulture, gardening, and/or construction. People who will bring with them a basic knowledge of plant material, landscape design and installation, and proper maintenance techniques. We are searching for individuals who are intelligent, responsible, willing to learn, and able to do so quickly. The Artful Gardener needs employees who will report to work on time, work hard and can deal well with customers face to face, by phone or email.

We offer competitive hourly wages, insurance benefits for those who qualify, continuing education, monthly bonuses, flexible time off and a friendly work environment. The opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion within our company is great, even during this 2008 season.

The following positions are currently open:

Landscape Design Assistant
Landscaping & Construction Crew Leaders
Landscape Laborer (Entry level & Skilled) The Artful Gardner Employment Application