Landscape Installation Crew Member

Job Description

Job Description

Hidden Gem Gardening is a small, Berkeley-based, design-build landscaping company in its third year of full time operation. It is a one-stop-shop for residential garden needs, covering design, installations of designs, and ongoing maintenance. As each portion of the business grows rapidly, we are in need of a skilled Landscape Installation Crew Member to join our small, but mighty team to work on the installations of a variety of projects from small 3 day jobs to large 3 month long projects. This is a entry level roll, but experience would be valued and accordingly compensated.

This is a full time position.

Job Requirements:

• 1 year of related job experience. Relevant work could be in the field of horticulture, aboriculture, construction, framing, carpentry, masonry, etc.
• Understanding of job site safety and appropriate work attire. Wear close toed boots, work pants, and tops without offensive slogans or names of other businesses.
• Meet the physical demands of the job: lifting up to 150 lbs, spending long periods of time moving material and on your feet outdoors.
• Personable and service oriented. As an installation crew member you will often be working on projects for multiple months at a time. The ability to communicate professionally with clients over that working relationship time is a must!
• MUST HAVE: personal vehicle that you can drive to and from work.

Preferred :

• Spanish Fluency. We work with a lot of people who speak primarily Spanish. Being able to communicate basic job related instructions and field questions in Spanish would be very valued.
• 3+ years of related job experience. If you have enough experience that your training requirements are minimal, you will be accordingly compensated!

We are also open to less experienced individuals who are passionate about this industry, want to work hard, and are willing to grow with our company. But most importantly we are looking for a good person looking to work with other good people in a field that will grow your building/construction skills and give you outdoor time creating beautiful gardens.