Landscape Installation Crew- Seasonal

Orchard Keepers, Inc, (orchardkeepers.com) est 2004, is an Ecologically based landscape company focused on the care of home orchards, edible landscapes, and native/drought tolerant gardens. We also install all manner of landscape components consisting of hardscape, garden structures, irrigations systems, veggie beds, plants and more. We are based in Santa Cruz CA, providing services locally and in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

Orchard Keepers is looking to fill a seasonal position on our Landscape Installation crew that will run from now until October or November.

Tasks on the install crew vary day to day, season to season. We are involved in every aspect of landscape construction, from irrigation systems to patios, plantings to raised bed construction. WE WORK HARD and expect a strong commitment to work ethic and attendance. We put a strong emphasis on performing quality work, having good communication with both staff and clients, and enjoyment of coming to work every day!

Orchard Keepers is an equal opportunity employer.

Tasks include:

• General landscape construction tasks: carpentry, irrigation, masonry hardscaping, decomposed granite installation, horticulture
• Wheel barrowing- mulch, compost, bulky materials, gravel, etc
• Digging and planting
• Irrigation set up
• General garden maintenance- weeding, cutting back
• Trenching
• Veggie bed prep- double digging, raised bed construction
• Any related tasks to the above as directed by the owner, project manager, supervisor, or junior supervisor

Qualifications:

• Works well with others and communicates clearly
• Great customer service
• Basic knowledge of organic soil care
• Minimum 1 year experience in horticulturally-related landscape or construction field
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Punctual and responsible
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Familiarity with irrigation systems- underground pvc, valve manifolds, drip systems
• Good knowledge base of CA native plants, edible plants, and/or fruit trees
• Experience and comfortability using a host of power tools to construct basic outdoor structures
• Highly organized with a focus on detail
• Creative and solution based thinker

30 day probationary period
Orchard Keepers starts all new employees off with a 30 day probationary period before hiring full time. This will allow us to assess the skill level of the new employee and make sure the new hire is the right fit. Our goal is to hire staff that are excited to work in this field, work well as a team, stick around for awhile and understand what the daily/weekly tasks are. We are able to achieve this goal through a 30 day probationary period, which not only allows us to make sure the new hire is a fit, but that the new hire knows exactly what the job entails. After the 30 days, the new hire will meet with management and a determination of future employment will be reviewed.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period of 30 days

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• We are following all local and state recommendations for safety

Typical end time:

• 5:30PM

Typical start time:

• 7:00AM

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand for up to 10 hours
• Stoop, kneel, bend, crouch
• Lift overhead
• Ascend or descend Ladders

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What is your Available Start Date?

Experience:

• Landscaping or Construction: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person