Landscape Construction Lead

Oakland, CA | $28 - $32/hr | Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm 

Farmscape is hiring an experienced Landscape Construction Lead to join our Oakland installation team. You'll work alongside the crew building landscape projects while helping the Foreman keep work organized, safe, and moving efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Work hands-on with the crew on residential and commercial landscape installation
• Install hardscape, irrigation, drainage, planting, grading, and landscape carpentry
• Help lead crew members and keep daily work moving
• Read landscape plans and construction drawings and work from measurements and grades
• Calculate basic grades and use a laser level
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems
• Determine parts and materials needed for irrigation and construction work
• Train crew members on proper installation techniques, tools, and safe work practices
• Step in to help lead the crew when the Foreman is unavailable
• Keep jobsites, tools, equipment, and vehicles clean, organized, and safe
• Communicate with the Foreman, crew members, clients, and vendors
• Drive between project sites and supply vendors (valid driver’s license required)

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of landscape construction or landscape installation experience
• Experience leading or helping lead a landscape construction crew
• Strong hands-on experience in several areas of landscape installation, such as irrigation, grading, drainage, hardscape, carpentry, or planting
• Comfortable reading plans and working from measurements and grades
• Experience calculating basic grades and using a laser level
• Comfortable training and directing other crew members
• Able to safely use landscape construction tools and equipment
• Reliable, organized, and able to keep work moving
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to lift 75lbs
• Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time 
• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions

Benefits

• $28–$32/hour, based on experience
• Full-time, consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Long Term disability
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Audiobook reimbursement
• Work boot reimbursement

About Farmscape
Farmscape designs, installs, and maintains sustainable landscapes throughout California. Our installation teams build edible gardens, irrigation systems, planting, hardscape, carpentry, and other custom landscape features.

This is a physical, outdoor position. The job requires regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, digging, carrying materials, and using landscape and construction tools in varying outdoor conditions.

If you're an experienced landscape installer who's ready to take on more crew leadership and responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.

Fair Chance Statement
Farmscape complies with the San Francisco, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). We will not inquire about or consider your criminal history until after a conditional offer has been extended. If a background check reveals a conviction that we believe may be directly related to the duties of this position, we will:

• Provide a written individualized assessment,
• Include a copy of the background check, and
• Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation.

A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We review each case individually and consider time passed, relevance to job duties, and any evidence of rehabilitation.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Farmscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work.