Start Date: 04/01/2024
Compensation: $30 - 35 / Hr
Position: Green Roof Gardener & Irrigation Expert (part-time)
Outside Design Build, a niche Green Roof firm based in Brooklyn, NY, with a diverse portfolio in the city and Hamptons, committed to sustainable practices, is seeking a part-time Green Roof Maintenance Gardener who is passionate, hard-working, versatile, and highly skilled.
Responsibilities/Duties
* Perform routine maintenance of green roofs throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Hamptons.
* Possess a strong working knowledge of plant and weed identification; maintenance of perennials, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees; pest identification and management; training, pruning, and deadheading.
* Operate tools including hand pruners, rakes, shovels, loppers, and weed whacker (occasional).
* Communicate directly with clients and the public.
* Follow instructions and execute tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Qualifications/Requirements
* Dependable, hard-working, and positive attitude.
* Punctual and willing to work in all kinds of weather.
* 2+ years gardening, irrigation, or construction experience.
* Strong organizational and communication skills, especially with smartphones.
* Ability to work with a team and independently.
* Ability to work part-time, currently 2 days/week.
* Knowledge of irrigation systems and construction means and methods is a strong plus.
Outside Design Build has been installing and maintaining green roofs and living walls in NYC since 2004. Committed to gardens that aim to reduce our global carbon footprint and conserve resources, we work almost entirely on rooftop projects which mitigate the environmental impact of urban life.
Additional Information
To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to mike@outsidedesignbuild.com. Please list the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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