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Posted August 05, 2026

Landscape CAD Technician / Production Assistant, Sarasota, FL

DAVID W JOHNSTON ASSOCIATES INC
Sarasota, FL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Well established, Award-winning, Sarasota based Landscape Architecture and Arboreal
Consulting Firm of over 40 years.
Position Overview
In this position as a Landscape CAD Technician / Production Assistant, you will have
the opportunity to work as part of a team of designers and Landscape Architects on
multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This is a great
opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic individual who wants to expand their
abilities in a creative work environment and see their hard work become reality in this
beautiful community we all share.
Responsibilities and Duties
 Use Knowledge of CAD and related skills to complete assigned tasks including
project set-up, file management, dimension and detail plans, quality assurance,
plotting and document assembly.
 Work collaboratively with team to assist in CAD drafting and preparation of
construction plans, bid documents, and technical specifications, in a variety of landscape development projects.
 Effectively communicate with other team members and adhere to company
standards.
 Occasional field surveys for drawing development and site inventory may be
required.
Qualifications
 Minimum two years of experience with AutoCAD and basic drafting
fundamentals in a professional capacity.
 Ability to read site plans and elevations; minimum one year experience working
on projects with exposure to civil and architectural site plans.
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
 Willingness to learn LandFX.
 Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a plus but not required.
 Able to follow office CAD standards.
 Cooperative skills in working professionally with a team as well as independently.
 Expert time management with ability to rise to challenges to meet strict
deadlines.
 Strong organization skills and attention to detail, along with the ability to prioritize
multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to responsibilities.
 Experience with or interest in learning local horticulture.
 Experience working in a Landscape Architectural or Civil Engineering Firm is a
plus, but not required.
Education and Experience
Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience.
Position will primarily work in an office setting with some field work. This is not a remote
position.
*Position is full-time. Internship opportunities available as well.
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

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