Landscape Construction Lead

Farmscape•Oakland, CA

3d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Farmscape designs, installs, and maintains food-focused landscapes that are beautiful, productive, and made for outdoor living across Los Angeles & the Bay Area. Farmscape is committed to creating fair wage jobs with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & dependent care plan and paid vacation.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in landscape construction or landscape installation
Experience leading or helping lead a landscape construction crew
Experience with irrigation, grading, drainage, hardscape, carpentry, and planting
Able to use landscape plans, measurements, and grades with direction from the Foreman
Experience using construction tools and equipment safely
Able to calculate basic grades and use a laser level
Able to work well with a crew and communicate clearly with coworkers and clients
Follows safety rules and takes pride in doing quality work
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Responsibilities

Work with the Foreman and crew on residential and commercial landscape construction and installation projects
Do hands-on work including hardscape, carpentry, planting, grading, drainage, and irrigation
Lead crew members and help keep the work moving safely and on time
Use landscape plans, construction drawings, measurements, and grades with help from the Foreman
Install, repair, and fix problems with irrigation systems
Make lists of parts and materials needed for irrigation and construction work
Use landscape construction tools and equipment safely
Train and show crew members how to do landscape installation work safely and correctly
Help lead the crew when the Foreman is not available
Keep the jobsite, tools, equipment, and vehicles clean, organized, and safe
Communicate clearly with the Foreman, crew members, and clients
Follow safety rules and help make sure the crew works safely
Drive between project sites and supply vendors (valid driver’s license required)