Landscape Cad Technician

Tepe Landscape & Design Group, has been providing high quality residential and commercial designs and installations for over 44 years. We are expanding and currently hiring an additional quality-oriented Landscape CAD Technician/Design Assistant. We are looking for an individual with strong experience and working knowledge of horticultural practices, Landscape Construction and Landscape Design.

We hold all our employees to the highest standard and strive to create a friendly, respectful working environment.

Candidate must be self-motivated, team-oriented, eager to work in a fast-paced collaborative setting and possess the ability to multi-task and meet client expectations. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, vacation, and holiday pay.

Job Description:

The CAD Technician/Design Assistant is responsible for design activities to include creating digital landscape designs, rendered landscape plans, construction details, and assisting with creating proposals and cost estimates based on accurate measurements and analyses. You will assist managers of projects through to completion while working in collaboration with our production team to ensure project success. Such as taking on-site measurements and elevations for new designs; meeting and training with Designers on proper/required items required for plans and assisting the Design & Sales Team with CRM support (estimates, times, letters, etc.)

This is an excellent role for someone looking for a starting point in their career of custom residential landscape design. Great opportunity for true hands-on experience with design, from project inception to completion of a project.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities:

° Design Skills:

Able to produce planting, irrigation, drainage, and hardscape plans and details from concept to completion.

Able to transfer building schematics into presentable/drawable CAD blueprints.

Ability to read, analyze and understand site maps. Design scope will include but is not limited to:

• Planting and landscape designs
• Pools, spas, and water features
• Decks, pavilions, pergolas, and other structure types
• Patios, walkways, retaining walls
• Fireplace and fire pits
• Outdoor kitchens
• Outdoor lighting
• 3D Design of outdoor living scapes

° Time Management:

Able to plan and efficiently produce drawings and manage personal time to assure maximum productivity.

° Green Industry Knowledge:

Have a thorough understanding of landscape services and products to accurately implement project designs to manage the needs of the client effectively and efficiently.

° Company Relations:

Build and maintain rapport and positive working relations with field, office, and management personnel to resolve problems, exploit opportunities, and maximize profits. Ability to conduct preinstall review with the Production Manager, project foreman or supervisor.

° Documentation:

In a timely fashion, prepare complete, clear, and concise designs. Ability to maintain accurate records of email, letters, and designs for potential recall.

° Special Projects:

Provide support for any special projects as assigned by your manager. These special projects, at the determination of your manager, may or may not become part of this position's primary responsibilities.

° Other duties as assigned.

Compensation
We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits for full-time employees. For career-minded candidates, this role can lead to promotions in our design and estimating departments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What computer assisted drawing software have you used?
• Are you comfortable taking on site elevations and measurements?
• Do you have any experience working in CRM systems?

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45233: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person