Landscape Crew Lead - Anaheim, CA

Natives of Kodiakorporated•Anaheim, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Assessment Services, LLC (EAS) is seeking a Landscape Crew Lead to support ecosystem restoration activities at Prado Dam in the Riverside/Anaheim, California area. This is an hourly, non-exempt position anticipated to average approximately 155 hours per month through March 2030. The role is a hands-on field position responsible for performing restoration site maintenance while providing day-to-day direction and oversight to the landscaping crew. Work includes weed and invasive species management, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, remedial planting and seeding of native vegetation, and operation of landscaping and irrigation equipment. The ideal candidate is an experienced landscape professional comfortable working alongside the crew while providing field-level leadership, training, coordination, and quality oversight.

Requirements

3-5+ years of hands-on landscaping, restoration, construction, or related field experience.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and repeatedly lift 50-80 pounds.
Knowledge of horticulture, irrigation systems, and native plant identification, or demonstrated ability to learn.
First Aid, CPR, and Pesticide Applicator certifications required.
Strong communication, organization, field leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing crew leadership, lead-worker responsibilities, or field oversight preferred.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred depending on water truck/trailer requirements.
Experience operating landscape water trailers (water buffalo), pumps, irrigation systems, and/or water trucks preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily maintenance of ecosystem restoration sites, including weed and invasive species management, remedial planting and seeding, irrigation, and irrigation system maintenance.
Provide day-to-day direction, training, and work coordination for field crew members under the direction of the Restoration Ecologist.
Work alongside crew members to safely and efficiently complete assigned restoration and landscaping activities.
Safely operate, inspect, and perform routine maintenance of landscaping equipment, water trailers, pumps, and other field equipment.
Monitor assigned work and completed activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, and established work plans.
Reinforce company safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and proper chemical application procedures in the field.
Monitor field and weather conditions and communicate potential safety, scheduling, or operational concerns to the Restoration Ecologist.
Track crew hours, materials, equipment usage, and daily work activities and provide required information for project reporting.
Assist the Restoration Ecologist with coordinating daily work priorities and project schedules.
Maintain material and equipment inventories and communicate replenishment or maintenance needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.