Crew Member/Private Landscape Installation/Trail Building

Position: Crew Member – Private Installation Team / Trail Building 

Purpose: Crew members on our Private Installation Team install native landscapes and native-material hardscapes and water features for clients in Central Texas.  We work together with clients to improve our local ecology with a focus on native plant diversity, sound land management and restoration practices, and client education. Crew members work alongside a team with decades of combined experience and specialized knowledge of Central Texas native plants and ecology.   This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement.

Job Duties:

• Install high-quality native landscapes, hardscapes, and irrigation systems under the direction of a Crew Lead. 
• Work cooperatively with a crew of 2-10 experienced landscape and ecology professionals.
• Communicate daily with Crew Leader and/or Project Managers as needed to ensure cohesive and supportive team.
• Operate and maintain tools, trucks, trailers, and equipment with safety and efficiency.
• Other duties as required, job functions may vary daily and may extend beyond the above

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Prior experience working outdoors in all conditions.
• Prior experience with construction and/or landscaping/land management equipment

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License and “clean” driving record.
• Must be able to arrive on time and follow directions of Crew Lead
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds for brief or extended periods.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience operating backhoe, skid loader, and other construction equipment.
• Interest and knowledge of native plants, land management and restoration practices, irrigation installation, and arborist work
• Irrigation Technician certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Working Conditions:

• 90-95% of time in this position will be spent outdoors on job site.
• 5-10% of time will be in transit, either private vehicle or a company fleet vehicle

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Hours may vary due to seasonal and business needs.

Salary/Benefits: The starting wage for this full-time (40 hours per week) position will be $22.05 per hour.

• Optional participation in group health insurance with company contribution to annual premiums effective in the first full month of employment after 60 days of service.
• Optional Retirement Account: Eligible for Company IRA Plan, with company match of up to 4% gross monthly income after 6 months of active employment
• Mileage Reimbursement, Hauling as described in Employee Handbook
• 8 Paid Holidays per year as listed in the Employee Handbook
• Up to 7 days paid sick time per year (accrued hourly)
• Up to 2 weeks paid vacation per year (accrued hourly)
• End of year discretionary holiday bonuses as determined by ESC owner

Reporting Duties: This position will report to Private Installation Project Manager. This is not a supervisory position.