Ecological Landscape Crew Member

Berkeley CA

Description

Perform a variety of physical tasks involving labor in construction projects, perform manual work in carpentry, plumbing, landscaping. This could include: - Shoveling, trenching, excavating and backfilling trenches and ditches; compacting and leveling earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes - Fine grade landscaping - Driving trucks to carry materials and equipment from office to sites - Loading and unloading materials and equipment from trucks - Erecting and dismantling temporary structures - Building Flagstone paths and patios - Installing drip irrigation Planting Conduct Job Site Set Up - Prepare sites to ensure optimization of construction work procedures - Bring all necessary tools, equipment, and material on site and set up as required - Assure all the necessary safety equipment for the job is present and in working order before proceeding with work Conduct Job Site Clean Up - Clean construction sites of debris, trash, and hazardous materials. - Pick up all tools, equipment and materials and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards Perform Other Tasks as Required by The Project/Site with Safety as a Top Priority - Be able to read and interpret construction plans - Use hand tools to cut and shape material as per instructions - Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed - Carry out proper material handling and storage - Carry out all proper construction and installation methods necessary for the safe and successful completion of the project - Clean and maintain construction equipment appropriately - Ensure that all work is being done in compliance with the company’s protocols - Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and bring issues to the immediate attention of the Project Manager or Crew Leader - Comply with all local building codes, labor, and safety laws during construction - Maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team member Ideal candidates have: - 6 months or more of field/construction experience preferred - Valid California driver's license and be insurable by company insurance carriers - The ability to consistently carry 50 lbs on a semi-regular basis in order to fulfill the demands of the position - Reliable transportation Strongly preferred: - OSHA safety certified, First AID and CPR certified preferred - GED + Vocational training or more desired Benefits: - Accrued sick and PTO - Matching IRA - Opportunity to co-own in profitable business - Supportive team environment - Opportunity to expand skill sets