Land Stewardship / Sustainable Landscaping Crew Leader

Good Oak Ecological Services

4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718

(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Land Stewardship/

Sustainable Landscaping Crew Leader

What We Do

Good Oak is a small company, based in Madison, WI, specializing

in natural areas restoration and ecologically-minded landscaping. Our goal is to

help our clients manage their property in the most ecologically sound way

possible. We work in a diversity of environments and ecosystems across

Southern Wisconsin and provide a rich array of land management services,

consulting, stewardship, design and implementation.

What We Need

We are seeking a qualified individual with experience in natural

areas management and/or landscaping to apply for the Land Stewardship/

Sustainable Landscaping Crew Leader position. We value a strong work ethic, a

love of the outdoors, good communication, curiosity, personal drive, and the

desire to align with our core competencies

Primary Responsibilities

The Land Stewardship/ Sustainable Landscaping Crew Leader would work

primarily in the field under the direction of a project manager. Daily tasks include

performing general landscaping and restoration tasks such as: exotic species

removal through manual, mechanical or chemical control, brush clearing and tree

felling, mowing, native perennial planting, hardscaping, rain garden installation

and pruning while leading a team of 2-4 technicians.

This position also includes duties such as tracking and documenting job related

use of materials, maintaining land management equipment (chainsaws, small

engine, hand tools, herbicide sprayers, tractor and implements, etc.), serving as

a crew member on prescribed burns, assisting with office and shop operations as

needed.

The Crew Leader will work mainly as part of a team but may also make

independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.

The ideal candidate would thrive working in a collaborative team environment of

multiple voices and varied strengths and would be highly motivated, dependable

and adaptable.

Good Oak Ecological Services

4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718

(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED
• Over 12 months of professional or volunteer experience in the fields of

natural areas management, landscaping, or horticulture (including all

four seasons). * Extensive experience identifying common invasive species as well as

native plants both woody and herbaceous. * Experience working with herbicides and a Wisconsin Commercial

Pesticide Applicators License or willingness and ability to attain such a

license within 30 days. * Dedication to an environmentally sound way of living and working. * Experience working in a team environment and ability to follow

instructions from colleagues and supervisors and work cooperatively. * Experience leading and supervising small crews. * Ability to obtain related licenses and certifications as required. * Ability to obtain driver's license and maintain a good driving record * Ability to physically perform duties and strenuous physical labor for

extended periods, including exerting sustained aerobic effort, bending,

reaching, crouching/kneeling, walking for long periods carrying packs up

to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 75

pounds. Good Oak Ecological Services

4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718

(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

* Willingness to work outdoors in difficult environments and under all

weather conditions. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and convey

instructions and accept and provide feedback. * Ability to read maps, estimate and track work progress and write

detailed reports.

Additional Desirable Skills

The ideal candidate would posses significant additional desirable knowledge,

trainings and experience.

* Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resources,

Wildlife Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or

similar field of study. * Ability to identify plants indigenous to southern Wisconsin. * Ability to identify and manage invasive species common to the

Midwest. * Experience installing & maintaining perennials, trees, shrubs, and

other landscape elements. * Knowledge of composting, gardening, permaculture, and edible

landscaping. * Chainsaw Safety Training certification, experience operating &

maintaining power tools: weed whips, mowers, etc. * Experience conducting prescribed burns and/or S130/190

certification. Good Oak Ecological Services

4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718

(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

* Experience with hardscaping techniques including retaining walls,

pathways & patios. * Knowledge and experience with erosion control and shoreline

stabilization techniques. * Experience operating, maintaining and repairing tractors, skid-

loaders, and other heavy equipment and operating a vehicle

towing a trailer. * Advanced mechanical skills and/or an interest in carpentry.

Work Hours

4 day work week, with a 10 hour work day, starting at 7:00am

Accountability

Reports to Project Manager and Operation Manager

Employment Status

Position is a regular full time, 40 hour a week position

FLSA Status

Non-exempt, Overtime paid for hours over 40 hours in a week.

Compensation

$18+/hour depending on skills, qualifications and

experience.

Benefits

* Group Health Cooperative Health Insurance Plan - Good Oak covers 75%

of monthly premium * Paid Time Off accrued in your first year equivalent to 80 hours with an

additional day earned each following year (capped at 4 weeks/year) * 6 paid holidays (60 hours/ year) * Paid sick time (40 hours/ year) * 401k plan with matching employer contribution * $130 per month health reimbursement (GCHRA) * $400 winter clothing stipend Good Oak Ecological Services

4606 Pflaum Road. Ste A

Madison WI 53718

(608) 209-0607

www.goodoak.com

• $100 clothing stipend upon hire
• Paid training and professional development time
• $5 daily “sustainable transportation” stipend to those who travel to the

office by human power or using public transit. Equal Opportunity Policy: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/

Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity in our workforce just as

we value diversity on the land, for many of the same reasons. A range

of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds gives us the

variety of experiences and perspectives that make us stronger, more

resilient, and better able to cope with the many challenges that come

with doing our work. Women, people of color, individuals with a disability

and of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Raluca Allen,

info@goodoak.com, ideally in one PDF file.

Application Deadline

Applications deadline is June 30th. Applications will

be reviewed as they are received and the job posting will be open until

filled.

To learn more about Good Oak’s mission, vision, core values, and

recent work, please visit:

goodoak.com