Farm and Garden Installer (San Diego)
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We’re always accepting applications for Farm and Garden Installation Assistants, who provide support to our installation team with day-to-day activities on the job site, ultimately creating beautiful and productive new farms and gardens. These activities could include but are not limited to: demolition of existing landscaping; digging trenches, holes, and leveling; installing irrigation systems; hauling materials such as soil or mulch; installing ground cover like DG or flagstone; planting vegetables, herbs, California natives, pollinators, and fruit trees; running errands; and supporting the team in any other capacity. This position is a very physical but very rewarding position as we install new farms and gardens that look spectacular.
This is the perfect opportunity for an individual interested in professional growth and stability while being part of the local and sustainable food movement! We’ve created a workplace culture that attracts some of the finest people you’ll ever meet. Our pursuit is to attract and keep the best by investing in a culture that fosters passion, excitement, and achievement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have experience with or knowledge of landscape installations and basic job-site safety practices
Must be proficient and comfortable using landscaping and garden tools and equipment such as wheelbarrows, shovels, pitchforks, pruners, saws, etc.
Beneficial if you have experience with or knowledge of farming and gardening practices such as:
Organic soil and garden practices
Seeding and transplanting
Harvesting
Pest and disease treatments (organic products and methods)
Fertilizers and amendments (organic products and methods)
Fruit tree care
Beneficial if you have experience installing and maintaining irrigation systems
Beneficial if you have experience using equipment such as:
Trenchers
Compactors
Customer service
Must be self-motivated and will to do physically demanding work all day.
Other must-have’s include:
Valid driver’s license
Reliable daily transportation
Excellent customer service skills
Positive attitude and a desire to expand knowledge
Keen observational abilities and attention to detail
COMPENSATION:
Both full-time and part-time positions exist, all Monday – Friday.
Pay is based on experience and competitive.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Health Insurance (full-time only)
Retirement Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays (full-time only)
Education Reimbursement
Annual Reviews and Pay Examinations
Annual Automatic Cost-of-Living Raises
Friendly Office Dog
Fun and Positive Culture
