Garden Installation Team Needed

New York City NY

Description

The Installation Team position Overview: JOB OFFER: MicroHabitat installation team (temporary contract) Final date for sending your application: May 10th, 2022 Are you looking to work in a company that has values in the right place and that helps build more sustainable cities and communities? MicroHabitat is looking for someone to fill MicroHabitat installation team positions with ambition, leadership and a passion for agriculture. Introduction: At MicroHabitat, we are implementing urban agriculture to improve the urban environment, the lifestyle of city dwellers and encourage a better understanding of environmental issues. We install vegetable gardens on the roofs of companies, institutions and schools to reconnect people to nature and their food. What awaits you? A rewarding job where you can enjoy the summer and cultivate in unique places A team-oriented work environment that encourages initiative and leadership Happy hour and various social events following the end of the contract Fun team activities with your colleagues - because MicroHabitat is first and foremost a big family! Work and meet colleagues as passionate as you. Equity, diversity and inclusion: At MicroHabitat, we believe that the unique personality, skills, background and origin of each team member are key to achieving our goal: to connect people to the nature around them by discovering urban agriculture. We have the privilege of serving unique cities and aim to develop a team that reflects these living and working spaces. Thus, we encourage people from all walks of life to apply and are committed to creating a place where everyone feels included, recognizing that this is an ever-evolving process. Job Description: Under the supervision of the Chief Farmer and Lead Farmer, Installation Team members facilitate the implementation of urban agriculture projects throughout their region. Tasks and main responsibilities: The incumbent of this position will be accepting materials of each urban production area, and be responsible for the dispatch of those materials to the defined location of the production zone and responsible for the initial setup of our production zones. Horticultural management Transport of materials and plants to the production area. Carry out the garden openings with the MicroHabitat team during the installation period. Ensure cleanliness is kept and maintained during installations. Carry out all other tasks related to the installation of the area (watering, tying the tomato plants, installation of tutor systems, watering system. Representation and administration Represent the company as a member of the installation team. Perform all other related tasks related to the establishment of production areas. Follow and maintain security protocols that affect MicroHabitat farming operations. Schedule for applications and entry into position: - Application period (April 29, 2022 - May 10, 2022) - Interview period (April 29th, 2022 - May 10, 2022) - Training May 12 and 13, 2022 starting at 9:00 AM. - Installation work begins May 24th at 10:00 AM. Salary and Benefits: Salary: $ 24 / hour Working day varying between 4 to 8 hours / day (10:00am-6:00pm) Paid lunch of 30 minutes / day Bonus: $ 150 bonus paid at the end of the installation period to compensate for your personal displacements and parking throughout the city during the installation period. Skills sought: Must be in good physical shape Must have access to a personal vehicle or personal transport. Must have a functional cell phone Must have an interest for agriculture or gardening Must Have a vaccination passport Must be available May 12th, May 13th and Monday to Friday from 10:00AM to 6:00PM between May 24th and June 1st, 2022. Requirements: For this position, we require applicants to be willing to do the following: Heavy lifting Hard labor Work outdoors in hot environments Be willing to work in a pressure oriented environment Be willing to work in a fast paced environment Be willing to work long hours Be willing to get dirty