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This job expired on June 11, 2019

Installation Crew Member Shades of Green Permaculture Design

  • Date Posted April 12, 2019
  • Location Decatur, GA
  • Category Agriculture / Production
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description Shades of Green Permaculture is a growing permaculture design/build company based in Atlanta, GA. We design and build productive and vibrant landscapes that provide organic food, thriving habitats, herbal medicine, natural beauty, healthy and chemical-free soils, and water sovereignty.   We work to integrate humans into the landscape while creating responsible, regenerative ecological systems which manage on-site water and build water sovereignty, create nutrient cycling for low-maintenance plantings, restore food security, revitalize existing soils and ecosystems, and value biodiversity. We offer a fun and collaborative work environment and are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. Job description

The role of the Install Crew Member (CM)  is to facilitate installs and oversee the execution of the work order for all installs. The CM reports directly to the Installation Crew Foreman (CF).  The CM may also report to Install Director (ID) when on site. The CM will be responsible for helping to build permaculture landscapes which includes water systems, hardscaping and plantings. The position requires heavy physical labor.  Applicants must be physically fit with no health issues.

 

Technical skills desired (any or all):

    • landscape construction

    • irrigation/plumbing

    • hardscaping

    • stone masonry

    • site & bed prep

    • planting & landscaping

    • desire to learn and enthusiasm and passion about permaculture

 

Other skills desired:

    • able to drive a 16’ box truck and/or trailer

    • clean driving record and current driving license

    • must get along well with others and value non-violent methods of communication and interaction

 

Upon hiring, the CM will undergo a training period  ranging from 1- 3 months. You will learn our approach to water systems, earthworks, site and bed prep, planting and hardscaping construction. The training rate is $13/hr. Once the training period is completed, the CM rate will increase to $15/hr. This is an hourly position.  

 

Once the training period is complete,  the CM will be able to comfortably:

  • read maps

  • execute all phases of install as per the directive of the Install Crew Foreman and/or Install Director

  • contribute to the overall system efficiency

  • execute construction of hardscaping, water system, and planting elements

  • adhere to timelines and  install standards and maintain professionalism and nonviolent communication at all times

  • participate in helping to create food and water independence and in transitioning landscapes from water and chemical dependence to self-sustaining and regenerative ecosystems
Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions
This job expired on June 11, 2019
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