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Crew Member (arcata)
compensation:
$16.90–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience
employment type:
full-time
job title:
crew member
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Job Title: Crew Member
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, with possible overtime
Compensation: $16.90–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience. Up to 90-day probationary period.
Benefits: 401(k) benefits after twelve months of continuous employment
Reports to: Immediate Site Supervisor
Company Overview
Sempervirens Gardening LLC is fully licensed and insured. Our California State License number is 1053955 and can be verified at cslb.ca.gov. Our mission is to deliver excellent results installing, refurbishing, and maintaining gardens and landscapes while providing great customer service and supporting employee satisfaction.
Our core values—commitment, integrity, and dependability—guide us in exceeding expectations. Safety, empathy, and outstanding leadership underpin our work. Our projects are demanding and fast paced, and require a willingness to learn, observe, use, and recalibrate effective techniques. We aim to train, guide, and lead our staff while encouraging everyone to give their best at every job.
Our work takes place throughout Humboldt County and neighboring counties. We strive to provide equal opportunity and treat every individual with respect. We are committed to a safe working environment free of harassment, discrimination, and unfair treatment. Drug testing will be conducted when there is a clear and present physical danger to an employee, other employees, or the public, and/or when reasonable grounds or suspicion exist. Learn more at sempervirensgardening.com.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Immediate Site Supervisor, the Crew Member performs general garden, plant, and lawn maintenance at properties maintained by Sempervirens Gardening LLC. Duties must be completed safely, accurately, and in a timely manner, following direction and all applicable safety precautions.
A crew member is expected to perform all labor tasks associated with the position under the direction of the Immediate Site Supervisor. Crew members are not responsible for the overall direction of the project but are responsible for the quality of their own work and for taking care of the equipment they use.
Duties and Responsibilities
This outline describes the position’s main duties and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities include:
• Stand for extended periods; bend, squat, and lift or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Cultivate, dig, fork, and mulch soil; water, rake, weed, edge, prune, sow seeds, prepare beds, and plant.
• Assist with landscape installations and seasonal cleanups
• Perform basic maintenance, such as cutting grass and emptying bins.
• Operate mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers. Heavier equipment may be operated after training and authorization.
• Demonstrate proficiency and safe operating practices before using power equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions to management when noticed, including issues with power tools, heavy machinery, or vehicles.
• Clean equipment after use and store all equipment and machinery securely and carefully.
• Return tools to their designated areas and keep tools and storage spaces clean and tidy.
• Keep pedestrian areas free of hazards.
• Participate in required trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and physically capable of demanding work.
• Willing and able to work in varied weather conditions.
• Some experience using power tools.
• Friendly, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable about plants.
• Organized and able to follow and adapt to schedules.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one year of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of horticultural machinery.
• Driver’s license.
Application Procedure
Submit your résumé to contact@sempervirensgardening.com. Selected applicants will be invited to schedule an interview. Questions about this recruitment may be sent to contact@sempervirensgardening.com.
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