Employment Opportunities
For 75 years, we have provided our industry the highest quality bare root and containerized shade and flowering trees in North America! Our core beliefs are rooted in family and in our commitment to provide exceptional trees and service to our customers.
We’re seeking an experienced independent sales representative for our Southeast Territory, one of the most beautiful and dynamic nursery regions of our country! This qualified individual will proactively sell all lines of JFS product to current and prospective customers while maintaining a high level of professionalism, positivity and communication.
Successful candidates will possess the key strengths of excellent listening and communication skills, self-motivation and a strong drive to succeed. Consistent market feedback and collaboration with Sales Manager to further develop and expand the territory, while delivering prompt service and support is essential. Familiarity with selling nursery stock, residing in the territory and experience traveling to visit clients on a regular basis is required.
If you’re enthusiastic about partnering with a well-known and established leader in the nursery industry please email, fax, or mail your resume and cover letter to the address below.
Are you looking to advance your horticulture career? Do you have a B.S. in horticulture or related field? Do you like working outdoors? We are looking for a Farm Manager for our bare root and B&B farm in Boring, Oregon. Gain valuable production experience growing and harvesting trees. Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in horticulture is required with a minimum of two to five years’ experience in growing shade and flowering trees. Requires pesticide and equipment operation experience as well as a valid and insurable driver’s license. Bilingual English-Spanish a plus. We offer a competitive wage depending on experience and an excellent benefits package. This is a full-time job that requires long hours and weekends during peak seasons. If you are highly motivated, self-directed, and career-oriented, we are looking for you.
Are you looking to advance your horticulture career? Do you have a B.S. in horticulture or related field? Do you like working outdoors? We are looking for a Farm Manager for our container tree farm in Boring, Oregon. Gain valuable production experience in all aspects of growing deciduous trees in containers. Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in horticulture is required with a minimum of two to five years’ experience in growing shade and flowering trees. Requires pesticide and equipment operation experience as well as a valid and insurable driver’s license. Bilingual English-Spanish a plus. We offer a competitive wage depending on experience and an excellent benefits package. This is a full-time job that requires long hours and weekends during peak seasons. If you are highly motivated, self-directed, and career-oriented, we are looking for you.
We are in search of a special person to assist our Marketing Director in developing, directing and coordinating activities related to marketing, advertising, social media and public relations.
The ideal candidate will have strong writing, proofreading, editing, and storytelling skills, and a working knowledge of horticultural terms and practices. Experience in horticulture, arboriculture or a related green industry field is a plus, as is the ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.
The successful candidate will contribute to our continuing profitability and success by employing writing, editing, photography, and other communication skills to maintain and enhance the Company’s position as an innovative, progressive nursery industry leader.
A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred, with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a communications-related field. Must have a valid and insurable driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Full-time position is on-site, with some travel anticipated as experience is gained.
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Are you looking to advance your horticulture career? Do you have a B.S. in horticulture or related field? Do you like working outdoors? We are looking for a Farm Manager for our Northwest Shade Tree farm in Brooks, Oregon. Gain valuable production experience growing and harvesting trees. Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in horticulture is required with a minimum of two to five years’ experience in growing shade and flowering trees. Requires pesticide and equipment operation experience as well as a valid and insurable driver’s license. Bilingual English-Spanish a plus. We offer a competitive wage depending on experience and an excellent benefits package. This is a full-time job that requires long hours and weekends during peak seasons. If you are highly motivated, self-directed, and career-oriented, we are looking for you.
Join our team as an Inventory/Shipping Assistant, supporting both indoor and outdoor operations across multiple locations. In this role, you will:
- Process and organize shipping paperwork for loading crews.
- Verify order completeness and highlight important shipping details.
- Maintain inventory information in software
- Perform tree counts and assist with grading estimates as needed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 1–2 years of general office or inventory experience.
- Proficiency with standard office software and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position (8 hours per day), with occasional extended hours during shipping season. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!
We are looking for a Pesticide Spray Supervisor for our tree nursery farm in Canby, OR. This position is responsible for controlling pest populations through scouting, anticipating pest pressure, and overseeing preventative pesticide applications and related activities. Includes supervision and training of workers safe working practices around chemicals and equipment hazards. Must be organized, proactive, and proficient in working maintenance and operation of all tractors, sprayers, and other equipment used in pest management. Responsible for compliance with the Worker Protection Standard, record keeping, and licensing according to government agencies and Company policies.
Requires 2-year technical degree in a Science or related field plus a minimum of 1-year’s experience in an industry which requires pesticide applications. Extensive experience in the nursery industry can substitute for degree. Required to have Pesticide license or ability to obtain a license within one month of employment. Opportunities for advancement. Wages are DOE along with a great benefits package.
We are seeking nursery workers for our Boring, Canby, and Milton Freewater, Oregon area farms. Job duties would include all aspects of growing and harvesting deciduous shade and flowering trees. This job requires the ability to stoop, bend, twist, and crouch for prolonged periods of time in fields; requires standing/walking for 8-10 hours; and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over uneven, muddy ground. Work environment will be primarily outside in all weather conditions. Full -time positions with company benefits. Please contact our Human Resources Department below to apply.
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Attn: Human Resources
9500 SE 327th Ave
Boring, OR 97009
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Join our winning team at JFS.
For more than 75 years, the Schmidt family and employees have been contributing to a greener environment as one of the largest providers of shade and ornamental trees in North America. Our handcrafted, high quality landscape trees are sold to nurseries and landscape companies in every state and in most Canadian provinces. More than 500 species and cultivars are grown on our Oregon farms, including many of the 100+ unique cultivars that we have introduced to the marketplace.
We are as passionate about nurturing employees as we are about growing great trees. As stated in our mission statement, our family-run company “fosters an environment of fairness, respect and mutual success where our team can thrive as we lead the way in producing trees for a greener, healthier world.”
The Schmidt family and employees are proud of our role in enhancing our communities through the growing and planting of trees. If you are passionate about trees, the environment, and joining a winning team, you have come to the right place.
Trees for tomorrow
In addition to providing a safe and enjoyable workplace, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) profit sharing plan. Medical, dental, flex and life insurance, overtime, paid holidays and vacation time, tuition assistance and bonuses based on profitability are additional benefits.
