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 qualifications:

Comfortable working outside all day on a daily basis

Comfortable waking up early

Comfortable with physical labor

Can lift up to 50lbs

Valid driver’s license and must have a vehicle

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

How to apply: please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@cafarmandgarden.com