Architectural & Landscape Design / Construction Technician

Residential & Commercial Design + Construction

Vista / North County San Diego

Starting Pay: $30–38 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated ability.

The position is expected to begin on a part-time basis, with the opportunity for additional hours and responsibilities based on your initiative, abilities, and contribution to the company.

We are a small residential and commercial design and construction company specializing in landscape design, architectural design, and construction. We are looking for a creative, dependable individual who enjoys both design and hands-on construction and is interested in growing with our company over the long term.

This position is ideal for someone pursuing or who has completed coursework in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Construction Technology, Horticulture, or a related field and wants to gain experience from concept through construction.

Qualifications

Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Valid California driver's license
Reliable transportation (pickup truck preferred)
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with AutoCAD and Revit preferred
Ability to read architectural and landscape plans
Professional communication skills
Prompt communication by text and email
Humble, dependable, and willing to continue learning

Preferred Experience

Experience in several of the following areas is preferred. We do not expect applicants to be experts in every category. Basic framing and basic electrical experience are a significant plus. We value individuals who are resourceful, willing to continue learning, and who know how to find reliable information when they don't have the answer.

Landscape construction
Site grading and finish grading
Understanding elevations, slopes, drainage, and soil compaction
Concrete forms
Basic masonry
Basic framing
Irrigation systems, valves, and controllers
Low-voltage landscape lighting
Basic electrical
Reading construction documents
Estimating
Construction coordination

Responsibilities

Depending on your experience and abilities, responsibilities may include:

Landscape and architectural design
AutoCAD and Revit drafting
Hand sketches and conceptual drawings
Site measurements
Preparing estimates and presentations
Meeting with clients and presenting design concepts
Door-to-door marketing and business development
Learning and incorporating AI-assisted visualization and rendering tools into the design process
Reviewing plans and assisting with project coordination
Helping ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the plans, design intent, and company standards

Design, Office & Field Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with our company.

Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, including drafting, design development, estimating, presentation preparation, and CAD production. Other responsibilities require working on the jobsite, performing physical construction work, meeting with clients, directing field operations when appropriate, or working independently to complete assigned tasks.

Depending on the project, you may work remotely, independently, or alongside other team members. There will be days when you are expected to perform physical work in the field. No one on our team is too good to pick up a shovel.

Our goal is to ensure every project is completed in accordance with the plans so the company's standards and the original design intent are carried through from concept to construction.

Continuous Learning

No one knows every answer. We appreciate individuals who know where to find reliable information, whether through building codes, manufacturers, municipalities, or other professional resources.

Interested?

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, we'd be happy to hear from you.

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