Senior Crew Member

Senior Crew Member

Regular, Full-Time 

Reports to: Senior Crew Leader

Job Overview: 

A Senior Crew Member will be an essential part of the Howard Ecoworks team in leading the implementation of environmental services, including the installation of landscaping projects such as conservation landscapes, tree installations, rain gardens, and more. The Ecoworks Senior Crew is responsible for the delivery of the Rent-an-EcoCrew service, which involves client interaction and project management. Additional work will include performing maintenance of stream restoration projects, removing debris from waterways, maintenance of bioretentions, rain gardens, conservation landscapes, and more. The Senior Crew Member is an integral part of the field team by providing experience, knowledge, and support to the Program Participants (Uplift and READY crews). The Senior Crew Member will be responsible for the support of general company field operations, including site inspections, vehicle, tool, and Holly Hills property upkeep, and more operational duties as assigned.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Construction and maintenance of environmental landscaping practices such as; conservation landscapes, rain gardens, native tree plantings, and stream restoration projects
• Read and implement work plans and project designs to ensure proper execution of services
• Inspect and attend to local streams after major storm events including removing debris from waterways
• Completing daily tool inventory
• Collection of and reporting daily project photos
• Properly use, store and care for all field equipment, tools, materials, etc.
• Driving/usage of company vehicles in accordance with company policies
• Support Program participants, as needed, in guiding performance of daily field operations tasks
• In-field training support for Program participants including tool usage, site safety, field skills, etc.
• Assign work tasks to and direct Crew(s) throughout daily field operations should Senior Crew Lead be unavailable/absent

Qualifications & Requirements:​

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working in landscaping, stormwater management, or other similar environmental field work
• Preference given to those who have completed a Howard Ecoworks Program (Uplift / READY)
• Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings including forests and streams
• Able to work with a team as well as independently
• Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Minimum basic level of native and invasive plant species identification
• Must have reliable transportation to meeting location in Glenwood, MD
• Must be dependable

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to obtain DOT medical examiner certification
• Experience driving a truck and trailer
• Passion and/or interest in the outdoors
• Passion for conservation, restoration and environmental issues
• Flexible with changes in day-to-day tasks

Wage: $17.25/hr

Benefits:

• Access to company benefits plan, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Holidays and 120 hours of Paid Time Off, prorated based on actual hours worked / week
• Retirement Plan with employer match after 1 year of service
• Professional development opportunities, such as workshops / industry conferences
• Access to employer-provided Employee Assistance Program and life and ADD (accidental death and dismemberment) insurance

Job Timeline:

This is ideally a full-time position, although part-time positions may be negotiated.  Standard field crew hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Weekend work opportunities may be available, but are not mandatory.  Work in the field is weather-dependent.  Indoor training and professional development opportunities may be offered on bad-weather days, if possible.