Crew Members – Ecological Landscaping and Landscape Construction
Interest in landscaping required - Serious applicants only - Must fill out full application at the link below.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/FerncreekDesignBuild/EmploymentApplication
We are looking for committed team players that want to grow with our company!
Continue your on-the-job training and develop a specialty. Learn ecological gardening principles including choice and use of mostly-native plants in specific habitats including wild meadows, shade gardens, dry alpine gardens, bog gardens, and ponds. Learn about edible landscapes. Learn landscape construction techniques including building stone walls, patios, and stairs, building decks and retaining walls, and installing proper drainage, plumbing, and electrical conduit. Work with our pond and natural swimming pool crew to learn to construct and maintain a groundwater pond or natural swimming pool. Learn garden maintenance including weed identification, proper planting technique, and design principles. Choose a specialty for additional training. We support our workers in pursuing specific interests and offer some opportunity for them, as they progress, to tailor a position to their specific interests and talents, whether it is designing and interacting with clients, building ponds, installing gardens, driving an excavator, managing logistics, or becoming a partner.
Receive training in the skills needed to run their own installation and construction crew. Applicants that successfully complete 1-3 years of on-the-job training will be encouraged to apply for a crew leader position.
Qualifications
· An interest in a career in ecological landscaping and landscape construction.
· A good work ethic and ability to perform demanding physical labor.
· Some background in landscaping, horticulture, carpentry, or construction.
· Reliable vehicle and smart phone.
· Successful completion of Apprenticeship position or equivalent experience working in the landscape construction field.
Season
· For non-students the season begins April 1 and goes through Thanksgiving. Part time work available off-season.
· For current students the season begins with the end of school and ends with the beginning of school. Opportunity for part time work during school.
Compensation
· $20-23/hr DOE with regular pay raises with good job review
· $500 end-of-season bonus or scholarship that increases with each year you're with the company!
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