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EcoLawn Assistant Manager (full-time)
Substitute Crew Member (as needed)
Garden Caretaker (full-time)
ROLE
The role of the EcoLawn Assistant Manager is to work on the Shades of Green EcoLawn Team to help assist and empower our clients in maintaining their lawns in an ecologically friendly way that supports the fundamentals of permaculture design and philosophy. The EcoLawn Assistant Manager reports directly to the Caretaking Manager. This position is for someone who has a minimum of 2-3 years experience in managing people/leading a team, a background in lawn care, landscaping; horticulture; or permaculture and enjoys working with others as well as independently. You have amazing people skills and are committed to leading and empowering the EcoLawn team and clients with knowledge. You enjoy working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions and are a hard worker who is detail-oriented + takes pride in the work they do. This is an ideal position if you are interested in learning more about permaculture techniques, and their application. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
The EcoLawn Assistant Manager is accountable to the following work:

  • Foster an excellent customer experience through dynamic service and holistic property care. 
  • Make sure all duties are carried out in accordance with Shades of Green Permaculture’s standard operating and safety procedures. 
  • Work with + lead a team to deliver ongoing care for clients that empowers and supports knowledge of their landscape. 
  • Store materials at HQ shop and load/unload truck, keeping space organized
  • Identify materials correctly, and ask if you aren’t sure
  • Know job names
  • Adhere to timelines and standards
  • Make intentional decisions on the spot based on careful observations + clearly communicate decisions made with Caretaking Manager + clients if needed
  • Have experience with turf management + horticulture practices (required)
  • Source materials as needed + instructed by Caretaking Manager

Driver
  • Pick up and drop off rental vehicles as needed
  • Call and engage roadside assistance as needed
  • Pick up and drop off vehicles for repairs and maintenance when notified by Logistics Assistant Manager  
  • Record issues in whip around 
  • Contact Logistics Assistant Manager with issues and fleet needs

Communication and Job Tracking
  • Enter time and any expenses by the end of each day. 
  • Respond promptly to emails
  • Manage calendar and communicate changes to team and clients
  • Work directly with the Caretaking Manager with open communication + feedback

Client Management
  • Able to interact with clients onsite + can defer all caretaking requests/questions to Caretaking Manager if you don’t know the answer
  • Maintain a positive attitude, enthusiasm and gratitude
  • All communication with clients is kind, considerate, polite, and professional

Additional expectations
  • Wear steel toe/composite toe boots when onsite
  • Wear appropriate safety gear (i.e. goggles, ear plugs, long sleeves, gloves, sunscreen, etc.)
  • Visibly wear the Shades of Green shirt while on job sites 
  • Arrive promptly 
  • Stays on task with limited to no cell phone use while onsite at a client appointment
  • Utilize non-violent methods of communication and interaction when conflict arises
  • Maintain a positive attitude with solutions-driven communication
  • Participate in 1:1 feedback sessions
 
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
32-40 hrs/week, hourly. Compensation between $19-$22/hour, commensurate with experience. Includes PTO, sick pay, paid holidays, and continuing ed stipend.

TO APPLY:
Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!
Please email your resume, 3 references, and cover letter to roxy@shadesofgreenpermaculture.com







EcoLawn Assistant Manager

ROLE
The role of the Garden Caretaker is to work on the Shades of Green Caretaking Team to help assist and empower our clients in maintaining their gardens in an ecologically friendly way that supports the fundamentals of permaculture design and philosophy. They will help identify plants, pests and diseases; problem solve eco-friendly solutions to common garden pests, diseases or challenges a garden might be facing; gather, assist, and execute ongoing caretaking tasks + materials to facilitate installations. The Garden Caretaker reports directly to the Caretaking Manager and works alongside them, the Assistant Manager or Lead Garden Caretaker while in the field. The Garden Caretaking may work on the installation team, if needed and would report to the Install Manager during active installations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • This is an entry level position
  • Some experience in horticulture, permaculture or landscaping is preferred
  • Work requires the ability to lift/carry/wheelbarrow objects routinely weighing 35-50+lbs
  • Enjoys working with others as well as independently.
  • Has clear + proactive communication skills, good people skills and are committed to leading and empowering the Garden
  • Caretaking team and clients with knowledge
  • Enjoys working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions
  • Detail-oriented + takes pride in the work they do
  • This is an ideal position if you are interested in learning more about permaculture techniques, and their application.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Garden Caretaker is accountable to the following work:

Caretaking
  • Foster an excellent customer experience through dynamic service and holistic property care.
  • Make sure all caretaking duties are carried out in accordance with Shades of Green Permaculture’s standard operating and safety procedures. 
  • Work with a team to deliver ongoing care for clients that empowers and supports knowledge of their landscape. 
  • Store materials at HQ shop and load/unload truck, keeping space organized
  • Know job names
  • Adhere to timelines and caretaking standards

Communication and Job Tracking
  • Enter time and any expenses by the end of each day under appropriate project
  • Respond promptly to emails
  • Check calendar regularly to anticipate upcoming work

Client Management
  • Defer all client questions to Caretaking Manager or Assistant Manager/Lead
  • Maintain a positive attitude, enthusiasm and gratitude
  • All communication with clients is kind, considerate, polite, and professional

Additional expectations
  • Wear steel toe/composite toe boots when onsite
  • Wear appropriate safety gear (i.e. goggles, ear plugs, long sleeves, gloves, sunscreen, etc.)
  • Visibly wear the Shades of Green shirt while on job sites 
  • Arrive promptly 
  • Stay on task with limited to no cell phone use while onsite at a client appointment
  • Utilize non-violent methods of communication and interaction when conflict arises
  • Maintain a positive attitude with solutions-driven communication
  • Participate in monthly 1:1 feedback sessions
  • Review and sign the Employee Handbook
 
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
32-40 hrs/week, hourly. Compensation between $17-$20/hour, commensurate with experience. Includes PTO, sick pay, paid holidays, continuing ed stipend, and profit sharing.

TO APPLY:
Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!
Please email your resume, 3 references, and cover letter to roxy@shadesofgreenpermaculture.com







Garden Caretaker

ROLE
The role of the Substitute Crew Member is to execute the work order for all installs, under the direction of the Install or Caretaking Manager, depending on the team you are subbing for. The Substitute Crew Member is an as-needed position with requests for work not guaranteed. The Substitute Crew Member reports directly to the Install Manager. The Substitute Crew Member may also report to the Install Assistant Manager, or the Caretaking Manager + Caretaking Assistant Manager if needed. The Substitute Crew Member will be responsible for helping to build permaculture landscapes which includes site prep, water systems, hardscaping construction, and plantings. The position requires heavy physical labor, and the regular lifting of 80 pounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Substitute Crew Member is accountable to the following work:

General 
  • Arrive to HQ in timely manner to participate in morning meetings and become familiar with job scope prior to heading to site
  • Help load materials, tools, and anything else needed to perform the installation before leaving the HQ
  • Sort all waste and dispose of thru appropriate channels
  • Maintain that the truck and HQ shop are organized and clean

Install + Caretaking
  • Rigorous physical work in most weather conditions
  • execute all phases of install as per the directive of the Install Manager 
  • execute construction of hardscaping, water system, and planting elements including landscape construction, irrigation/plumbing, stone masonry, carpentry, site & bed prep
  • adhere to timelines and install standards
  • Provide physical labor to complete the work

Communication and Job Tracking
  • Enter time at the end of each day of installation under appropriate project.
  • Respond to Install Manager’s request for work promptly 

Client Management
  • Defer all client questions to Install Manager 
  • Maintain enthusiasm and gratitude 
  • All communication with clients is kind, considerate, polite, and professional.

Additional Expectations

  • Wear boots
  • Wear appropriate work attire
  • Arrive promptly 
  • Utilize non-violent methods of communication and interaction when conflict arises
  • Maintain a positive attitude

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Flexible schedule
  • Compassionate, helpful, and friendly demeanor
  • Able and willing to learn new skills; learning how to seek answers, problem solve or seek assistance to get the job done
  • Comfortable working with a team
  • Flexible and able to adapt to unique situations
  • Access to reliable transportation

COMPENSATION 
This is an as-needed position only, paid hourly. The Substitute Crew Member is an as-needed position with requests for work not guaranteed. Compensation between $17-$20/hour, commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY:
Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!
Please email your resume, 3 references, and cover letter to roxy@shadesofgreenpermaculture.com







Substitute Permaculture Crew Member