Dan Druffel, Inc

Landscape Design-Installation-Nursery

Locations in Morrow and East Walnut Hills

Phone: (513) 899-9111

email: dan@dandruffelinc.com

               Creating beautiful spaces in Cincinnati for the past 40 years        

 

Contact Us Portfolio About our Company At the Nursery Home

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Openings for Landscape Foreman & Crew Members

 Reasons to consider Dan Druffel, Inc.

35 Years in the Business

22 State Landscape Awards

20 Local Landscape Awards

 

Our clientele consists of upper end residential and commercial properties in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Our work consists of landscape installation, construction,

 & maintenance.

(No lawn mowing)

 

 Before

 After

We installed this landscape 20 years ago and although the owners have changed, we still maintain the property.

 

 Reasons to Join Our Team

Retirement Program

Cafeteria Plan

Educational Incentives

Wage increase for Nursery or Landscape Certification

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Two Company Parties a Year

Reds, Bearcat and Bengal Tickets

Competitive Wages

Employee Discounts at our Wholesale Nursery

Advancement Opportunities

Fleet of Updated Trucks & Equipment

  

      The Equipment to get the Job Done

 Our landscape operation fleet consists of five super duty trucks and two pick-up trucks.  The oldest truck is 1994 with four of the trucks 2000 or newer.   We have a new mulch blower, a skid steer and a new dingo with five attachments.    The landscape division shares two skid steers and five tractors, including various attachments, with the nursery.  We also have an extensive collection of power equipment to make your job easier.  Equipment is updated on a consistent basis to insure we remain competitive. 

 

WAGES

 NON-SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES-- The starting wage for all new employees is $10.00 per hour.  Part-time employees (those averaging less than 40 hrs. per week), will start at $9.00 per hour.  Pay scales for non-supervisory employees range from $10.00 to $12.00 per hour depending on experience and work ethic.  Historically, first year raises have been between 50¢ and $1.25 an hour.  Any employee who exhibits conscientiousness and leadership abilities may be considered for a supervisory position. 

RETURN BONUS FOR 2ND YEAR LABORERS --  Laborers returning for the second year will receive a guaranteed wage increase of 5% from what their wage was at the end of the previous year.

SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES--  The rate of pay for all supervisory employees will be determined on the basis of job performance.  Typical raises are between 4 and 9% per year.

 

BENEFITS

 

VACATION PAY--  Full-time employees who begin work by April 15 and work through to December 21 or the end of the fall season,  will receive paid vacations.  Vacation benefits are as follows:

-         First year - 1 week paid vacation

-         Second year - 2 weeks paid vacation

-         After Five years - 3 weeks paid vacation.

PAID HOLIDAYS--  Full-time employees, after 3 years, all supervisors and secretaries will receive the following paid holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, the  plan.  The cafeteria plan allows participants to deduct health insurance, dependent care and medical expenses, tax free

SIMPLIFIED EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN--  Full-time employees over the age of 21 are eligible for employer IRA contributions after the first anniversary of their date of employment.  The five year average contribution to this plan is 4%.

CAFETERIA PLAN--  After 90 days employees may elect to participate in our cafeteria plan.  The cafeteria plan allows participants to deduct health insurance, dependent care and medical expenses, tax free

Employees are encouraged to take the following tests: 

-         Ohio Landscape Installer's Certification

-         Ohio Pesticide Applicator's License

-         Ohio Nurseryman's Certificate

An employee who passes any of these tests will receive a 5% wage increase for each category.  Any new employee who has already passed one or more of these tests will be compensated in his beginning wage.

Employees are encouraged to learn the Spanish language.  An employee who becomes fluent in Spanish will receive a 5% wage increase.

REFERRAL BONUS--  A $50.00 referral fee will be paid to any employee who refers an individual for employment.  The referral fee will be paid, by check, once the new employee has completed 30 days of continued employment.

 

 

THE BEST REASON TO WORK FOR DAN DRUFFEL INC. IS THE EMPLOYEES

 

From left to right: Jose (since 2005), Louis (since 2003), Kevin (since 1995), Josh (since 2005), Cody (since 2001), Rick (since 1987), Santiago (since 2005), Miguel (since 2002), Tom (since 2005)