Garden pro hiring 1 employee - lots of perks

Portland OR

Description

The pitch: I'm hiring one person work with me in landscape contracting. I run an innovative company that pays a living wage, is well-grounded, and has professional development opportunities. There is one other person on the crew, already. The candidate: Looking for ppl who are creative and have worked (or volunteered) in landscaping, farming, trail building, demolition, DIY, arts, theater, carpentry, habitat restoration, and related work. Must have reliable car to meet at job sites. Sometimes we work 2-3 sites in a day - must be able to drive between jobs. All our job sites are on the east side. The work: We build veggie gardens, flower gardens, rain gardens, dig yard drainage, transform yards, and more. We take breaks, hydrate, and work in the shade when possible. We pull weeds, dig holes, use mechanical advantage, plant flowers, move heavy stuff like lumber and tree limbs, unload soil and mulch from the company truck and move it around in a 2-wheeled farm cart (like a wheelbarrow, but without the tipping risk). We emphasize safety, ergonomics, and efficiency. The leadership: I have more work than I can accomplish alone. I enjoy my work VERY much, I have an open mind, and I work side-by-side with crew members, as colleagues. I'm COVID vaccinated, still wearing a mask, and I reserve the right to implement a mask mandate on job sites. It's my hope to assemble a crew that believes in science, cares about the health of our town, and trusts public health officials. About the company: Established in 2018. We usually start between 8am-10am, and finish between 3pm-6pm. Overtime eligibility starts at the 8 hour mark of any work day - which exceeds Oregon standards on overtime that only require OT after 40 hours. We're proud that we consider the impact of our decisions on workers, clients, colleagues, suppliers, our state, and the environment. Company culture: We value permaculture methods but can't always use them, we value creativity, and if you know how to get something done better than the rest of us - we'll ask you to teach us your method. We practice a "growth mindset". We collaborate. We reward initiative and innovation. We run this company like we care about workers and people. We are building an alternative to "fat cat" landscaping companies. If any of this made you say "hell yeah" - you might be an intrinsically motivated match for this adventure. Email me a paragraph about why you want to join the crew. Qualified folks will be contacted for references. Thanks!