Landscape Construction Crew Member - Full time

At Maas Verde, we’re a tight-knit crew who are passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Founded in 2015, we are a small and growing organization and have worked on large creek restoration projects in addition to state parks, commercial facilities, and residential landscape projects.
Our mission is to achieve sustainability and build community through landscape design and ecological education. The vision for Maas Verde Landscape Restoration has long been inspired by a spirit of ecological restoration.
Here are some of the projects you might find yourself working on (if you already have experience with the type of jobs listed below, please see our Landscape Construction Crew member II posting.)

• Hardscape projects using steel, concrete, and natural materials
• Tree trimming
• Creek Restoration, erosion control, and invasive species removal
• Irrigation, fencing, lighting, and drainage installation
• If you’re looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle our clients’ big-vision projects, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, construction and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

~ Maas Verde is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do. We are just as committed to growing and nurturing our natural spaces as our employees and staff and encourage growth opportunities and additional education to help ensure we continue investing in our team and our environment.
The Construction Crew Member is an entry-level crew member responsible for working with other team members on all areas of operations. Experience with complex landscape projects and/or work in welding and masonry is not required (if you have this type of experience, please see our Landscape Construction Crew member II posting.) Ability to problem solve and complete residential and commercial landscape projects to adhere to project specifications as well as existing site conditions

• Some experience in working on carpentry projects such as decks, fences, pergolas, and trellises
• Some experience in installing environmental and erosion control measures such silt fence, mulch socks, tree protection, fencing, and rock berms
• Some experience in working on steel welding projects such as edging, fences, pergolas, planter boxes, retaining walls, and trellises
• Some experience in working on masonry projects such as retaining walls, sidewalks, and patios
• Some experience in working on irrigation systems under the supervision of a licensed irrigator
• Some experience in planting small, medium, large, and very large plants including groundcover, shrubs, and trees
• Some experience in trimming and remove weeds, dead plants and trees, and other general landscaping maintenance duties
• Some experience in invasive grass and plant management through trimming, pruning, removal, and herbicide application
• Some experience in operating hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery to effectively complete a given task
• Some experience in working in a team to move large quantities of different landscaping materials around the job site

Responsible, reliable, physically able, work outdoors in the elements such as extreme heat or cold, manual labor

• Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance – Responsible for performing routine cleaning, tidying, and maintenance on equipment, tools, trucks, and trailers and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Specifically responsible for recording, communicating, and carrying out preventative maintenance measures such as, but not limited to, oil changes, tire rotations, tire replacements, filter changes, and any other equipment and vehicle maintenance services
• Equipment Selection - Determining the type of tools and equipment needed to complete a task
• Installation - Installing equipment, materials, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
• Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
• Operation and Control – Operating equipment or systems in a controlled manner with safety at the forefront
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Level of Education: High School Graduate or GED
• 1-3 years’ experience in any landscaping, construction, masonry, steel welding, arborist work, carpentry, and irrigation

Outdoor work environment while performing the duties of this job, the Crew Lead is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Crew Lead is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The Crew Lead is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $21 - $23 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No