Installation Team
Landscape Construction Crew Member
Starting Salary: $21-$29/hr dependent on skills and experience, plus benefits: paid time off, health insurance, regular bonuses, continuing education allowance, retirement matching and discounts on plant materials (note: not all benefits are active from start date).
This position will work closely with the Installation Lead. An ideal candidate would be a highly organized generalist with experience in the landscape/building trades (stone, wood, metal, etc.) who can work independently and collaboratively to meet quality standards and deadlines.
We are looking for a reliable and flexible person who values collaboration and good communication. This is a physically demanding job in the PNW. We work year round, no matter the weather. Regularly being able to lift 75+ lbs and have excellent stamina is required.
Job Responsibilities:
Landscape Installation:
(90-100%) Keeping a positive attitude while doing all manner of skilled and unskilled labor (demolition, digging, hauling and setting stone, grading paths, carpentry projects, rain garden install, planting trees/shrubs/etc.).
Other tasks as needed:
We are an ‘all hands on deck’ company and flex with the project needs.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Carpentry, Masonry, and Construction Experience:
Basic construction skills, knowledge of best practices for sustainable building; dry-stack retaining walls, pathways, gates, and small decks.
Physical Stamina:
Ability to repeatedly lift 50-75+ pounds, move heavy wheelbarrows, climb ladders, carry and secure tools in all possible weather conditions. We work outside no matter the weather.
Flexibility:
We are a growing company in an industry where no two days are the same. Being able to adapt on the fly is crucial.
Time Management:
We work within the client’s budget which means you will be required to manage time efficiently.
WA Driver’s License and Excellent Driving:
You must be comfortable driving trucks and parking in busy urban areas, backing up with heavy loads, occasionally pulling trailers, loading tools securely, etc.
Responsibility and a Sense of Ownership:
We are accountable to ourselves, our coworkers, and to the company as a whole. We build trust by doing what we say we are going to do and taking pride in our work.
Clear Communication:
Actively participate in creating a high-information work environment. Clear client notes, requests for materials, general project needs, and updates when things go wrong or help is needed makes everyone’s job easier and every project more successful.
WA Driver’s License and Excellent Driving:
You must be comfortable driving trucks and parking in busy urban areas, backing up with heavy loads, occasionally pulling trailers, loading tools securely, etc.
Common Elements Included In Our Designs
- Rain Gardens and Cisterns
- Flagstone Patios
- Dry-Stack Retaining Walls
- Irrigation
- Plant Structures (arbors, trellises, etc.)
- Fences and Gates
- Raised Beds
- Small Water Features
- Steel Path Edging
- Basic Drip Irrigation
To Apply:
Submit resume, cover letter, and references to info@shootingstargardens.com.