CAD Technician

Job Description

CAD Technician | Hazeltine Nurseries

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Hazeltine Nurseries, a company dedicated to building the premier outdoor living experience across the nation. As part of a “family of family companies,” you will contribute to significant landscape and hardscape projects nationwide. In this critical support position, the CAD Technician directly assists the design team by meticulously preparing accurate technical drawings, layouts, and plans using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. This involves translating complex design concepts, initial sketches, and detailed specifications into precise drawings essential for the successful planning, construction, and installation of high-quality landscape projects that meet rigorous company standards and industry regulations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Venice, FL
• Team: Supports the design team, collaborating closely with designers, engineers, and project managers across varied landscape and hardscape projects.
• Mission: To expertly prepare accurate technical drawings, layouts, and plans using CAD software, converting diverse concepts and specifications into detailed, compliant blueprints essential for the planning, construction, and installation of custom outdoor living spaces.
• Tech Stack: AutoCAD or similar CAD software, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), LandFX / Land FX Irrigation, RainFX.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design Translation: Create and modify detailed CAD drawings, layouts, and plans directly based on the design team’s specifications for unique and customized landscape designs.
• Technical Drawing Production: Convert initial sketches, field notes, and verbal instructions from various project stakeholders into precise technical drawings for landscape and hardscape services, including irrigation systems, pavers, fountains, gazebos, fencing, pools, and lighting.
• Document Management: Maintain and meticulously update all drawing files, managing revisions, and ensuring comprehensive project documentation is organized and accessible.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure all prepared drawings strictly comply with company standards, relevant industry regulations, and specific project requirements, reviewing them for any errors or inconsistencies before final submission.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate actively with designers, engineers, and project managers to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of all technical drawings, and assist with site measurements, data collection, and as-built drawings as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s degree or certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience using CAD software (AutoCAD or similar).
• Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to read and interpret technical drawings, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Bonus: Experience working with design, construction, landscape, or engineering drawings; proficiency with LandFX / Land FX Irrigation and RainFX.