Installation Assistant

1 week ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Portland Edible Gardens Full time
Job Opportunity with Portland Edible Gardens

Position Title:
Installation Assistant

Background:
Portland Edible Gardens ) helps people grow their own fresh, organic food at their homes in the Portland metro area We support our clients by building cedar raised garden beds, providing personal garden mentorship and edible garden maintenance services, creating seasonal planting plans, and planting fruit trees and berries.

We work with a wide range of gardeners from total beginners to long-time growers seeking to support them with their unique set of needs and help them meet their edible gardening goals.


Job Description:


Portland Edible Gardens is looking to add an Installation Assistant to help our installation team construct and install raised garden beds at customers homes throughout the Portland metro area.


Installation Assistant will help with materials preparation in our woodshop, grading and leveling of terrain on-site, removal of vegetation prior to installation, assembly of garden beds, hauling of debris and vegetation, installation of soil into finished garden beds, and installation of drip irrigation systems.

Assistant will also help with other miscellaneous activities including cleaning/maintenance of vehicles and work space, planting of perennials, spreading mulch, and more.

This is a physical, hands-on position that requires frequent shoveling and heavy lifting in a range of conditions. This is not a gardening/horticulture position.

This is a part-time seasonal position with variable hours 8-32 hours/week

Job Responsibilities:
Assist with construction and installation of raised garden beds

Cut, sand, and prepare materials for garden bed construction in PEG woodshop space

Complete grading and leveling of terrain for garden bed installation

Move soil into raised garden beds and planting areas at residences

Hauling and removal of sod, soil, plants, and debris

Spreading of mulch and other organic materials

Digging trenches for irrigation infrastructure

Installation of drip irrigation systems for raised garden beds

Essential Qualities:
Must have flexible schedule

Strong work ethic and ability to lift 50+ lbs

Professional demeanor and sensitivity working at clients' private residences

Sense of humor and enjoyment of physically challenging, dirty, sweaty work

Responsive to feedback and can follow directives

Ability to work unsupervised at a high level

High level attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Genuine desire to learn, and motivation to ask questions

Must have own reliable transportation and excellent driving record

Additional Preferred Skills:
Basic carpentry skills

Garden design experience

Familiarity with drip irrigation systems

Knowledge of PNW organic vegetable gardening methods/techniques

Compensation:
$18-$20/hr DOE

Start Date:

ASAP

How to Apply:
Please e-mail a cover letter and current resume

Please include 3 professional references with your application

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