Landscape Installation Crew - Intermediate Experience

LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION CREW - INTERMEDIATE EXPERIENCE

Habitat Guild, Inc is a premium, full service landscape design, build, and care company specializing in the craft of landscape through an ecological lens. We offer expertise in native plants and habitat creation, regionally sourced materials, and organic maintenance practices. Our goal is to encourage a healthy local ecology by inspiring and empowering others to connect with and steward the natural world around them. We strive to create thriving regenerative landscapes through an unconventional approach to landscape.

**This is a skilled position** Reporting to the installation foreman, this position will be instrumental in supporting project build workflows, installing hardscape and softscape elements, from groundbreaking through tying up punch-list type loose ends. This is an intermediate position for individuals eager to continue to hone their skills in delivering high quality residential and commercial landscapes in Northern Colorado. This is a hourly position; hours/work available is expected to be full time (32-40 hours a week, with occasional days off between projects).

Minimum skills/experience

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- Minimum (1-3) years landscaping experience.

- Valid driver’s license.

- Reliable transportation (Based in Fort Collins, most of our work is in Northern Colorado, but we do have occasional clients along the Front Range).

- Demonstrated ability to independently manage tasks.

- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

- Superior work ethic and dependability.

- Ability to work collaboratively on a team, as well as individually.

- Ability to safely lift and carry 50 lbs. many times a day.

- Ability to be on your feet, working outdoors, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

- General knowledge and demonstrated experience in working with hand tools typical of landscape construction.

Preferred skills/experience

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- Hardscape/softscape installation; placing boulders, building patios and walways, working with flagstone and dry wall, amending soil, sod removal, planting, mulching, etc.

- Knowledge of Colorado plants and/or ecological gardening.

- Knowledge of landscape irrigation.

- Passion for learning and education through using your hands.

Typical job responsibilities

- Time tracking and task tracking on site

- Clear and proactive, nonviolent communication

- Demanding physical work in most weather conditions

- Support all phases of install per the direction of the project manager and foreman

- Support installation work flows, contributing to the overall efficiency of the team

- Adhere to project timelines and install standards

- Construction of hardscape, softscape, irrigation, grading and drainage

- Help keep the work site and tool trailer tidy, ensuring all tools and materials are in their proper places at the end of each day

- Perform garden maintenance including weeding, pruning of shrubs and perennials, dead heading, debris clean up

What we can offer

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- Starting pay of $23 - $28/hour (DOE)

- Mobile phone stipend

- Mileage reimbursement

- Bonus potential

- A positive work environment committed to inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration

- Opportunity to work and grow with a small but evolving company, with a mission to deliver high quality, ecological landscapes in Northern Colorado

HOW TO APPLY

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***Applicants who email their resume and short-answer questions to info@habitatguild.com will receive preference.***

- In addition to your resume, please be sure to include answers to the following short-answer questions:

o Why is Habitat Guild, and this role, a good fit for you?

o What is unique about your professional experience?

o What does habitat mean to you?

If you think you’d be a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please reach out to info@habitatguild.com with any questions. If we would like to move forward with your application, someone from our team will be in touch with next steps.

*Habitat Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply.*

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Application Question(s)

• Why is Habitat Guild, and this role, a good fit for you?
• What is unique about your professional experience?
• What does habitat mean to you?

License/Certification

* Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person