We are a landscape company specializing in water-wise xeriscape installations and maintenance services.
Our Mission
Creating water-wise landscapes through:
Conservation • Cultivation • Co-habitation
Landscape Crew Member-Full Time
Job Description: The Landscape Crew member is responsible for the installation of landscape and hardscape projects with precision and business-minded efficiency, including the maintenance of installed landscapes.
Essential Functions:
Prepare installation site.
Tear out and remove old landscape, preparing the site for new design.
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Operate power equipment (such as tractors, chainsaws, tillers and bobcats)
Install plants, irrigation, and hardscape features (including retaining walls, paving stones and boulders)
Haul and spread topsoil, stone, mulch and other landscape materials
Operate tools, including rakes, shovels, saws, axes and shears
Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times.
Other duties as required.
Responsibilities:
Implements landscape improvement/renovation projects using appropriate plants and landscape
materials.
Completes the job in the most time-efficient manner meeting the company productivity targets.
Completes landscape maintenance duties, such as trimming and pruning, weed
control, irrigation repairs, spring clean-up, and fall clean-up.
If approved as a driver, safely operates vehicles such as trucks and trailer combinations.
Clear and Concise communication when interacting with clients, answering questions, and
ensuring the client's satisfaction throughout the project.
Communicates clients concerns to the team leader or management.
Ensures that all equipment safety and maintenance procedures are followed.
Assists the team leader with route and job organization, ensuring that sufficient resources and
materials are available.
Cares for equipment and notifies management of needed repairs.
Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day.
Follows directions from supervisor.
Ensures that all safety rules and company safety policies are adhered to.
Participates in all safety training sessions offered, asks questions, and improves job safety
skills.
Communicates well with all crew members, supervisor and clients.
Maintain clean and safe job site.
Must have Utah Commercial Pesticide Application License or willing to acquire
Preferred - Certified Back flow Prevention Assembly Tester.
( If not Certified than) Extensive knowledge and experience with landscape irrigation with the desire to be certified.
Responsibilities: Responsible for the installation and maintenance of water-wise landscapes. Experience with stop & waste, back flow preventers, valves, timers, overhead sprayers and drip systems.
Cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems and understand basic hydraulics.
Lay out and install piping and water delivery components; back flow prevention components; mechanical, hydraulic and electrical irrigation controls; and other irrigation system components.
Troubleshoot and repair irrigation components and systems.
Troubleshoot and test point of connection, back flow, valve functions, pipe fitting, wiring and clock programming
Install, troubleshot, and maintain drip lines as well as overhead sprinkler systems.
Willing and able to help with ground prep, Installing hardscape, planting, mulching. etc.
Requirements:
People who enjoy working outdoors, playing in the dirt, working with plants
Detail oriented
Efficient
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Landscape foreperson with 3-5 years experience. Actively working on landscape projects, running a crew, and responsible for completing all jobs on time, at or below budget. Responsible for safety, and proper use of all tools and equipment. Effective communication with crew, staff, and customers is very important. Must be motivated and have good planning skills. Landscape experience demonstrating a knowledge of plant material and planting techniques, hardscape installations, retainment techniques and experience operating a skid steer, backhoe, trucks and other landscape construction equipment, Knowledge and experience installing drip & overhead sprinkler systems. Landscape construction experience preferred: fencing, decking, pergolas, pavers, etc.
Responsibilities:
Review plans with Designer/Project Manager to understand the project scope, budget and schedule
Calculate weekly labor, materials and timesheets
Instruct team members by appointing task and assisting them in the completion of task, to ensure the project is completed within the set deadlines
Ensure that product quality requirements are satisfied
Identify possible issues before hand and assists in producing solutions and implementing them to maintain project deadlines
Participates in creating a daily plan and weekly safety meeting to ensure all projects are completed safely and efficiently
Maintain a clean and safe work site throughout the duration of the project
Maintain team moral and effectiveness
Monitor the use of and ware and tear with provided tools and equipment
Experience using herbicide
Requirements:
Is a critical thinker: can identify, analyze, look for solutions, decide on a solution, and implement the solution when working on a problem
Has the ability to solve conflicts between resources and customers when they arise
Is an effective communicator: Listens well to others, speaks clearly in all situations, has strong public speaking skills
Organized: Can plan and organize a schedule, effectively manage their own time, and can delegate effectively
Professional: Shows respect to customers and all resources, follows through on commitments, and deals with stressful situations in a tactful manner
Dependable: Shows up on time and works long hours if needed to meet project deadlines, consistent, and trustworthy
Accountability: takes responsibility for their own actions
5+ Years of team lead experience
Clean Drivers license required
CDL License preferred
Must have Utah Commercial Pesticide Application License or willing to acquire
Landscape Designer/Project Manager-Full Time We are seeking a self-starter, motivated, landscape designer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a talented and enthusiastic individual that is looking to work in a collaborative environment. Job requires working on all phases of design, from concept through implementation. Requirements:
Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
Must have clear Communication Skills
Experience managing long-term design planning
Landscape Design Knowledge and Experience
Experience Creating Conceptual and Detailed Plans for Implementation
Experience in Sales and Presentation
Landscape Design degree or equivalent with construction experience in the field
Minimum of 2 years experience using Sketch-Up, 3D Auto CAD, Dynascape, Vectorworks Landmark or equivalent
Entry Level: 0-3 years of relevant professional experience
Creative and communicative hand and computer graphic abilities
Energetic attitude and ability to work well within a team
Expert in written and verbal communication skills, particularly with internal team members and clients
The ideal candidate is a talented and enthusiastic individual that is looking to work in a collaborative environment. Developing new skills and gaining insight into their career goals. The main objective of this internship is to educate and encourage clients and the broader public about sustainability as it relates to Xeriscape. Contributing to projects that support our three values (Conservation - Cultivation - Co-habitation). Interns will have the opportunity to research policies and regulations and how it affects the environment both locally and globally. Conduct research regarding how Xeriscape and water conservation are related,
Job Description:
Seek out opportunities to inform the public about the services we can offer. (tabling, conferences, expos, etc)
Analyzing, recommend changes, and develop creative outreach material to promote sustainability.
Assists with all aspects of marketing and outreach related to companies three values.
Intern may undertake a research project outside of everyday operations of the business.
Tasks as assigned and as based on student's background, academic goals, and interests.
Help develop and expand the companies "Conservation education webpage", social media reach, and quarterly newsletter.
Requirements:
Undergraduate college student interested in water resource policy, sustainable urbanism, and habitat.