Company description

Fruitstitute is a tight knit tree-loving outfit that blends arborist and orcharding practices to care for residential clients' fruit trees in the backyards of Los Angeles. 

As strong believers in the power of both soil and trees, we take a wholistic approach to fruit tree care. We hand make our own compost, compost tea, and mulch to feed every tree we see, and only use treatments we'd be comfortable taking a bath in. Yeah, we're those kinda people.

No matter the fruit tree, we prune, feed, and plant! We have a simple purpose in life, and that's to make sure no one in LA ever has to buy lemons.

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate soul with an interest in land tending. The role of the landscape apprentice is to oversee all landscape maintenance activities of Glass Island x Fruitstitute, a native plant garden and orchard and to ensure the property is being maintained to the standard of all parties involved. Glass Island is a multi-use landscape that is both educational and residential. As a multi-use space with multi-party interests (i.e. funded by Fruitstitute and the homeowner for different reasons), the job of the position is to provide the nurture and care the space requires to thrive, grow and meet the needs of both parties.

 

This job requires someone who is a self-starter with a strong desire to learn about native plants and agro-ecology. It will be a learn as you go position. Prior knowledge of managing plant gardens (especially native ones) is appreciated but not required.

 

JOB DUTIES 

• Tend to native plant garden
• Site, source and plant new plants in fall 
• Weed invasive grasses
• Manage garden irrigation 
• Maintain clean and organized work space, including managing and replenishing garden tools and equipment
• Contract and oversee outside contractors for one-off jobs
• Manage communication with Glass Island residents and Fruitstitute
• Update garden maintenance manual and plant catalog as needed
• Part time position (2 days a week)

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Valid driver’s license and a working vehicle required. We reimburse for work-related travel in accordance to the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate.
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Must be comfortable engaging in physical labor. This job is very physically demanding. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Related experience in land tending is a big plus!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline