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Installation Assistant
1 week ago
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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