Company description

We are a regenerative landscape design, build, and education firm located in Atlanta and serving the southeast. Every outdoor space we create contributes to protecting biodiversity; growing food, medicine, and pollinator habitat; building soil, and restoring the water cycle. Most gardens are designed to be high input systems⏤water-intensive, chemically-dependent, and high maintenance. Instead of toxic, resource-heavy conventional landscapes, we build health from the ground up by transitioning landscapes to become ecologically-sound, healthy ones. Our work is to reconcile the human-built environment and the natural world, creating a conversation between the two that is life-giving.

Job description

The role of the Caretaking Crew Member is to help identify, assist, and execute ongoing caretaking tasks, gather materials to facilitate installations, participate as a crew member on active maintenance projects, as well as on the installation team if needed. This position is for someone who has a background in landscaping and enjoys working with others as well as independently. You consider gardening a hobby and have the ability to identify plants. You have amazing people skills and are committed to empowering clients with knowledge. You enjoy working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions. This is an ideal position if you are interested in learning more about permaculture techniques and their application.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Caretaking Crew Member is accountable for 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 empower and support knowledge of their landscape.

• Storing materials at HQ shop and loading truck if asked

• Identifying materials correctly and asking if you aren’t sure
• Knowing job names

• adhering to timelines and install standards

Communication and Job Tracking

• Entering time and any expenses by the end of each day under the appropriate projects.
• Responding promptly to emails
• Checking calendar regularly to anticipate upcoming work

Client Management

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

Additional Expectations

• Visibly wear the Shades of Green shirt while on job sites
• Wear boots when onsite
• Clean driving record
• Arrive promptly
• A cell phone that can support Trello
• 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

this position is: hourly, under $15/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline