Design Support – Measuring

Position Summary

To assist the Landscape Department sales/design staff in preparing site base maps for design/build landscape projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and record site measurements; Structures, Buildings, Walkways, Walls, Landscape Features, Plantings, Property Lines, Etc.
• Collect job site information; Grade Shots, Digital Photographs, Identify Basic Plant Material typically grown within the Wisconsin region.
• Creation and Layout of base maps utilizing AutoCAD drafting standards.
• Assist with field layout and plant staking.
• Complete other tasks such as delivery and pick-up of plans, etc.
• Compile measurement information into job packets.
• Communicate any issues related to the design/build of the landscape project to an immediate supervisor to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Daily interaction with sales/design staff and clients and/or customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to manage and schedule workload within project timetables.
• Ability to Hand Sketch & Hand Draft.
• Ability to draw site lay-out plans.
• Ability to read plans & work in different measurements scales.
• Ability to use internet to research sites (i.e. Google Earth, Maps, Etc.).
• Ability to read site maps.
• Ability to shoot grades with transit.
• Self Starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work between 20-30 hours per week.

Experience and Education

• Microsoft Windows software experience required
• Experience in Excel is preferred
• Experience with digital photography
• Experience in AutoCAD is required
• Basic plant knowledge preferred (Annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees typically grown within the Wisconsin region)
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Job Specifications

Temporary Position (20 hours)