Job Postings
The following job offers have been forwarded to the Farmingdale State Dept. of Ornamental Horticulture for posting. Farmingdale has not screened these offerings and is not responsible in any way for the accuracy or authenticity of the information which was provided to them. Some of these positions may be filled or no longer available.
If you wish to notify us of an expired position or post updated information, please notify our webmaster, Dr. Jonathan M. Lehrer, assistant professor, Department of Ornamental Horticulture.
Email: Jonathan.Lehrer@farmingdale.edu
There may be additional job opportunity listings contained in a binder outside the Ornamental Horticulture Office, Room 203, Thompson Hall on campus at Farmingdale State College.
Residential Garden Maintenance
Immediate help is sought for garden maintenance of a property in Greenlawn (Long Island). Duties will include weeding, transplanting, pruning and mulching. No lawn care is required. All tools, materials and direction will be provided. Contact Beth at 631-261-1617 or bethofgardens@optonline.net for more information.
Posted: 6/4/09
Landscape Installation & Garden Maintenance
Haven on Earth Garden Designs, a firm based in western Suffolk County, is seeking knowledgeable, reliable, enthusiastic and hard-working horticulture/landscape design students and graduates to assist with landscape installations and maintenance. Contact Beth Feldman at 631-261-1617 or beth@hoegardens.com for information regarding salary and hours.
Posted: 6/4/09
Hardscape Design Work
A suitable candidate is sought to work part- or full-time for Darius Masonry, a firm based in Copiague (Long Island). Qualified candidates must be able to read plans and create masonry and landscaping designs in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Contact Maureen at 631-841-3234 or mo@dariusmasonry for more information.
Posted: 6/4/09
Horticulture Sales Representative
Premier Tech, a company that produces ecological products to sustain plant health, is searching for a Long Island-based sales representative to market its products to local garden centers and landscapers. Click here for a job description.
Posted: 5/11/09
Landscape Design & Installation
A private homeowner living near the Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington requires assistance with landscape design and installation. Contact Jerry at (631) 271-0977 for additional details.
Posted: 5/4/09
Landscaping Job at Private Home
A private residence in the Massapequa/Amityville area needs a responsible, mature student to assist with advanced garden maintenance. Tasks may include planting, transplanting, bed overhaul, etc. Contact J.C. at (516) 672-4860 for more details.
Posted: 5/4/09
Full-time Experienced Horticulturist
John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, an award-winning interior and exterior landscape design firm, is searching for qualified candidates for a full-time position based out of their New York City office. Click here for a job description.
Posted: 4/20/09
Landscaping Job at Private Home
A homeowner in the Huntington/Centerport/Greenlawn area is searching for someone to assist with landscaping chores on a 1 acre private residence. Responsibilities include clean-up, plantings, etc. Contact Fran at (631) 262-3363 for more details.
Posted: 4/6/09
Orchid Greenhouse Worker
Bianchi-Davis Orchids, Long Island's only exclusive orchid grower, is looking for a graduating student to work with them at their Riverhead facility. On-site housing may also be available for interested candidates.
Contact Mark Davis at mdavis4@optonlinel.net for more information.
Posted: 4/6/09
Full-time Pesticide Applicators
Organically Green, a company based in Setauket, NY, is searching for individuals to fill these positions. Click here for a job description.
Posted: 3/6/09
Landscape Design & Construction (Multiple Positions)
Jacobsen Landscape Design and Construction, a full-service design/build firm based in Midland Park, NJ, has multiple internship and career positions available in the areas of design, contracting, maintenance, garden care and irrigation.
Contact Peggy at (201) 891-1191 or Peggy@Jacobsenlandscape.com for more information.
Posted: 2/23/09
Nursery Merchandiser
Stinchcomb, a nursery stock provider for retail operations on Long Island, is seeking seasonal workers to manage and maintain stock. Click here for a job description and contact information.
Posted: 2/17/09
Tree Service/Plant Health Technician
Tree Believers, Inc., a firm based in western Suffolk County, is seeking motivated candidates to learn their trade and contribute to the company. Click here for a job description and contact information.
Posted: 2/9/09
Arboriculture Work
Learn the tree business from the ground up with Tree Believers, Inc., a small and friendly company specializing in the preservation and beauty of trees and shrubs. Pruning, plant health management, planting, fertilization -- you will be involved in all. Job requirements: intelligent, active and strong, good attitude, punctual and presentable. You must have reliable transportation; as the work day begins precisely at 6:50 AM in East Northport and ends approximately at 4:00PM. Uniforms are provided. Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
Call Ron Strauss at (631) 864-5514 to set up an interview.
Posted: 2/9/09
Full-time Gardener
Vert Gardens, Inc., a firm based in Manhattan, is seeking a part to full-time gardener for a small (1.2 acre lot) but immaculate historical property in Bellport NY. This position entails detailed maintenance of extensive perennial beds and kitchen garden as well as many seasonal planting in pots throughout entire property. Hands-on garden maintenance experience (and enthusiasm) required, horticultural education preferred. No heavy machinery experience needed. Please send resume to info@vertgardens.com.
Posted: 2/9/09
Gardener/Groundskeeper
A suitable candidate is being sought to manage the gardens of a property on Long Island's north shore. Click here for a job description and contact information.
Posted: 2/9/09
Horticultural Sales
A nationwide wholesale plant distributor, McHutchison Horticultural Suppliers, is soliciting job candidates from Long Island. Click here for a job description and contact information.
Posted: 1/22/09
Multiple Positions
Peconic Lawn & Tree Care, Inc., an organic plant health care company based in Southampton, is seeking candidates for a lawn care technician and IPM technician. Click the links to view job descriptions and contact information.
Posted: 1/22/09
Landscape Architect
The Nassau County Department of Public Works is searching for a qualified individual to fill this full-time position. Click here for a job description and contact information.
Posted: 11/25/08
Masonry (Hardscape) Associate
An established masonry company is seeking an individual, full or part-time, to develop hardscapes for upscale clients and contractors. Candidates should have the ability to read blueprints. Interested parties can fax a resume to 631-841-4243 or email dariusmasonryinc@yahoo.com .
Posted: 11/25/08
Entomology Program Associate
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County is looking for candidates to fill a multi-faceted position implementing and delivering programs related to insect management. Click here for a job description and contact information.
Posted: 11/25/08
Property Care Positions (2)
Marders Nursery, based on the East End, is seeking qualified candidates to fill two property care positions. Click here for a job description and contact information.
Posted: 11/25/08
Multiple Positions
The Laurel Group, a design/build firm on Long Island's North Shore, is seeking candidates for a senior designer position and senior level design/salesperson position. Click the links to view job descriptions and contact information.
Posted: 10/7/08
Church Labyrinth Design
The Congregational Church of Huntington, located in Centerport, NY, offers a unique opportunity to design an outdoor labyrinth.. Click here for a project description.
Posted: 10/7/08
Spray Technician
Sterling Tree and Lawn, a company based in Islip Terrace, is looking for an experienced spray technician. Click here for a job description.
Posted: 8/28/08
Plant/Tree Health Technician
Aronica Professional Lawn and Tree Care, Inc., based in Suffolk county, is searching for skilled worker to join their tree care crew. Click here for a job description and other pertinent information. You may also email aronicalawnNtree@aol.com.
Posted: 8/27/08
Tree Crew Leader
Aronica Professional Lawn and Tree Care, Inc., based in Suffolk county, is searching for an experienced tree worker to lead a crew. Click here for a job description and other pertinent information. You may also email aronicalawnNtree@aol.com.
Posted: 8/27/08
Multiple Positions
KokoBo Plantscapes, a company based in Hempstead, NY has a variety of positions available for the 2008 season. Click here for job listings and contact information.
Posted: 4/10/08
Full- and Part-time Garden Center Employees
Nurseryland, a garden center in Westbury, NY, has positions available for those possessing knowledge of plant material including annuals, perennials and woody plants. Contact Sol at 516-333-5332 for more information.
Posted: 4/10/08
Multiple Positions
Whitmores Tree Farm in East Hampton, NY has three job openings for candidates with horticulture education and experience.
Full-time Inventory Control Manager
This position requires knowledge of woody trees and shrubs and features competitive salary, health insurance, vacation, sick days and a 401k plan.
Full-time Sales Position
The successful candidate will work on the South Fork serving residential/business clients and landscape architects/designers. Position features competitive salary, health insurance, vacation, sick days and a 401k plan.
Part-time Sales Position
The successful candidate will work with varied clients on Long Island's South Fork. This salary position requires some weekend days.
Interested candidates may fax their resume to 631-329-0599 or e-mail Diane Smullen at dianes@whitmoresinc.com.
Posted: 3/5/08
Sales Merchandising Manager
The Scotts Company, LLC, has positions available in Queens and Long Island. Click here for a job description and other pertinent information.
Posted: 1/21/08
Last Updated: 6/4/09
