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Landscape Lead (Full-Time)
We are looking for a responsible individual to manage and execute any and all needs of the Apricot Lane Farms
Landscaping needs while striving to maintain the principles of Biodynamic and Organic Farming.
Principal Accountabilities including but not limited to:
Upkeep of any and all landscape needs as directed by management.
Collaborates with Habitat Restoration Lead in regards to overlap with Habitat and Landscape needs.
Schedule/Monitor irrigation of plant/trees to ensure sufficient watering.
Oversight and performance of daily task, including but not limited to, dead-head plants, pruning, and
mulching, planting, mowing, weed whacking, blowing, trimming, trenching, digging, trash clearing and
hand weeding.
Train the field crew for proper planting, pruning, irrigation installation and maintenance procedures.
Oversee and perform upkeep needs of various areas around the farm, including but not limited to, gates
and call boxes at main entrances, as well in and around farm buildings.
Prepare schedule for planting, replanting, pruning, treating diseased plants and trees,, gopher trapping as
needed, seeding and seed collection, transplants, etc.
Requirements:
Work closely with the Livestock Team to identify and make a plan regarding plants that may be
poisonous to the animals.
Minimum 3 years experience with organic landscape methods such as hand weeding, etc.
Knowledge of California Native and a wide range of plants including annuals, perennials, shrubs, and
trees
Be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
Supervisory Experience
Be able/willing to work in a variety of extreme weather conditions
Irrigation Experience
Capable of working under pressure and independently as necessary as well as handling a diverse range
of responsibilities
Ability to work as a team member maintaining positive work relations of staff & volunteers.
Ability to operate all tools, vehicles, and equipment required for use by garden staff
Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
Ability to communicate clearly with team, co-workers, management, and vendors
For safety purposes, the ability to swim is a must
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a background check.
Note: This is a physically strenuous job.
