Employment Opportunities at McKay

McKay Nursery Company offers many opportunities for those people with an attitude of ownership in the areas of Propagation, Production, Delivery, Sales, Design, Administrative Support & Landscape Services.

If you are one of those exceptional people who want to be involved with a leader in the Green industry, please contact us with any inquiries you may have.

Listed below are positions that represent frequent placement opportunities.

McKay Nursery Independent Sales Representative

Education/Background
BA or BS in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design or Horticulture Related Broad Based Agri-Business Experience. Work experience in sales, marketing, personal landscaping or other related green industry work.

Professionalism
Decorum, Courtesy, and a Positive Attitude shown to all customers.

Customer Service

• Professional interview and design plan presentation
• Timely delivery of plants and landscape services
• Servicing of plantings to substantiate total customer satisfaction
• Promptly returning calls and correspondence

Reporting to Main Office
Efficient forwarding of all order information and service agreements. Meet with office personnel in your territory. It is recommended to attend appropriate seminars, meetings and nursery workshops.

Orientation
All representatives are encouraged to attend a one to two day orientation to assimilate each representative to the 'McKay Way' of doing business. We fashion the building blocks and business plans of your new business.

Territory
Select territories are available on a part time or full time basis in the states of Wisconsin, Northern Illinois and Eastern Minnesota. Specific areas of territory are designed to meet both the representatives and McKay's needs in and around your area of residence.

Landscape Services

Foreman Requirements:

• Experience and Knowledge of landscape plants and their proper planting
• Confidence in directing and communicating with crew members
• Familiar with all aspects of landscaping including building walls, paver installation, running equipment and reading blue prints
• CDL drivers license

Crew Member Requirements:

• Install plant materials
• Work as member of 3 person crews
• Perform all work to Foreman's quality standards
• Run basic equipment, sod cutter, edger
• Employment period April-October

DELIVERY DRIVER

• Must be available for starting time of 5:00 am most days
• Delivering landscape plant material to residential customers on 25-35 stop routes
• Must be able to lift 80 pounds
• Must have CDL (BCD with Airbrakes). We can provide the opportunity to secure this license.
• Must submit daily time, log and fuel sheets to delivery manager.
• Must dress neatly
          (3) McKay Shirts are provided
          No torn Clothing
• Must be able to read maps

To further explore these opportunities, please contact our Home office.