What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant position at TOPIARIUS?
Who We Are:
Topiarius is a landscape design, build, and maintenance company. Since 2003, our mission has been to design, create, and maintain luxurious outdoor sanctuaries because we believe that people deserve to live beautifully outdoors. You can learn more about Topiarius at www.topiarius.com.
Reporting Relationship:
The Production Assistant reports directly to the Production Manager who provides guidance, sets performance expectations, and conducts regular performance reviews. The Production Manager also serves as the primary point of contact for escalated issues or concerns related to production operations.
The Role:
The Production Assistant is a part-time temporary seasonal position that assists the Production Team to ensure quality materials and inventory, keeps the Operations team prepared and ready to go, understands the needs and care required of plant material (annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees), and keeps the outdoor and indoor facilities in award-worthy organization and cleanliness.
This position’s success is measured by:
● Minimization of all materials loss numbers.
● Organization and cleanliness.
● Accurate and timely preparation of materials for the Operations team.
What You Will Do:
● Assist with Plant Care: Watering, pruning, and caring for our plant inventory.
● Support Operations: Help prepare materials, keep the work area organized, and ensure deliveries are accurate.
● Maintain our Facility: Assist with keeping our outdoor and indoor facilities clean and organized.
● Be a Team Player: Collaborate with the production team, follow safety protocols, and contribute to a positive work environment.
● Assist with Plant Care: Watering, pruning, and caring for our plant inventory.
● Support Operations: Help prepare materials, keep the work area organized, and ensure deliveries are accurate.
● Be a Team Player: Collaborate with the production team, follow safety protocols, and contribute to a positive work environment.
● Maintain a Flexible Schedule: Occasionally work beyond your typical hours as directed by your supervisor.
Who You Are:
● You identify with our culture. Topiarius employees are expected to perform with honesty, integrity, and optimism. We enjoy our work and find it very satisfying and have a strong work ethic. We enjoy each other’s company and choose to work as a team and not a lone wolf. We take the details seriously; they are what allows us to stand apart from our competition. And follow through is in the fabric of all we do.
● You aim for operational excellence. You are someone that doesn’t just show up to “phone” in the day. You are mature and professional. You arrive with a smile and early to get your day organized. You understand that clean and organized work areas, tools, and materials make your day successful. You exude pride in all that you do but are humble enough to know when you need to ask for help.
● You are curious and problem solve. While many of the day-to-day activities may be the same, you are eager to find solutions when “roadblocks” arise. And, you have the smarts to ask for help so that the work can be completed in a timely and efficient manner.
● You enjoy working with a team. You understand that you are part of a larger team that works together to make sure crews are supported and resources are managed accurately. As a valuable team member, you also know that both sharing ideas and receiving them benefits everyone / company.
Requirements Background:
● Eager to learn and passionate about horticulture or landscaping
● Take initiative and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
● Organized, reliable, and have a strong work ethic
● Basic English proficiency in verbal and written communication.
● Basic computer skills in areas such as email, chat, and other web-based applications.
● Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
● Personal commitment to Topiarius’ mission.
● Personal commitment to providing exceptional services for clients.
● Valid Illinois Driver License with clean driving record.
Other Desired Qualifications:
● Experience in landscaping or a related field
● Proficiency in Spanish (written and verbal)
● Familiarity with contractor software such as Aspire
● Forklift certification
Expected Activity and Movement:
● Frequently lift, carry, or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to several hundred pounds using appropriate machinery and tools.
● Constantly move about to work.
● Regularly bend, stoop, and crouch on a regular basis.
● Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, or elevated work platforms such as scaffolding or motorized lifts.
● Work in seasonal weather, such as cold, cool, hot, and rain.
What We Provide:
Hours and Compensation:
6:00AM to 2:00PM Monday through Friday with occasional overtime as directed by your supervisor.
Hourly Position: $20-23, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
4 Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving). Paid Time Off (up to 10 days in first year) and Paid Sick time (up to 40 hours each year). Medical and dental insurance plans (PPO/HSA and HMO options). Retirement plan available after 1 year of employment & minimum 1000 hours of worked. Complimentary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability plans.
Other Details:
Topiarius is a non-union shop. Our final candidates may be required to undergo a background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. And nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Salary : $20 - $23
