LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION - Ecobuilding

SYMBIOS ecotecture is looking for a construction worker to join our team! Work involves a mix of construction and landscaping installation tasks related to creating living rooftops, rooftop gardens and green wall environments.

DESCRIPTION: SYMBIOS is a company specializing in the installations of living building systems. The Design/Build department is charged with the design, construction and maintenance of projects that vary in scale and size on commercial & residential buildings.

Living roofs: rooftop gardens, roof decks, patios & other amenities

Green walls: indoor & outdoor vertical gardens

Courtyard gardens: landscape environments within a building

Bio-retention planters: rain gardens & bio-swales adjacent to buildings

Irrigation systems: development of on-site non-potable water systems;

rainwater, greywater, recycled/reuse water systems

OPPORTUNITY: Learn skills and advance one’s knowledge of regenerative & ecological building practices and techniques. Contribute to creating more living habitats for sustainable cities and homes. Join our progressive team in our committed endeavor “Building with Nature”.

EMPLOYMENT: Part time position available

16 hrs. minimum commitment up to 28 hrs/week

Tuesday thru Friday; 7-to-9-hour work days (varies with time of year)

Scheduling flexibility exists with workdays for part-time positions

Part time position may lead to full-time employment and/or position advancement

WORK LOCATIONS: areas

 Sonoma, Marin, Napa counties

 Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: skill level – install technician

 1+ year prior construction related experience

 1+ year prior landscape/gardening related experience

 Driver’s License and clean driving record

 Own a vehicle for transportation to various job sites and/or company’s office (ride share opportunities)

Note: Passionate individuals with less experience feel free to apply

(However, qualified applicants will take precedence)

TASK REQUIREMENTS: may include

Installations – new projects

 Building materials: living roof components, matting, filter fabric, metal edging, etc.

 Building materials: decking, benches, trellises, planters, etc.

 Irrigation: piping & components; valves, sprayheads, drip line, filters, etc.

 Landscape materials: organic soil products, gravel, etc.

 Planting: various types; seeding, small plugs, up to 4” & 1 gal pots.

Maintenance – existing projects

 Weeding, pruning & deadheading

 Irrigation system, monitoring, testing, winterizing, repairing

 Fertilizing and amendment applications

General – new & existing projects

 Comfortable working at heights above the ground level – i.e., roofs, exterior building facades

 Working on and around lifting equipment (scissor lifts, high lifts, etc.)

 Comfortable using ladders, scaffolding, etc.

 Comfortable using fall safety protection gear (harness, lanyard) & other PPE

 Knowledgeable of best practices in workplace safety (or willing to learn)

 Ability to lift heavy and maneuver bulky construction materials

 Able to endure a wide range of physical activities

 Work in open air conditions on the exterior of buildings

 Able to endure outdoor weather conditions (all seasons)

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

 Commitment to being a team member for an extended period of time

 Ability to work in a team environment or at times independently

 Prior experience in the green roof industry valued (not required)

 Willingness to learn new construction techniques and skills

 Self-motivated and dependable

 Finds hard work rewarding

 Maintains positive attitude

PAY: install technician

 20 thru 28. Compensatory based on skillset experience level and qualifications (DOE)

 Wage increase opportunities exist over extended employment duration with company

 Job position advancement opportunities exist with gained in-field skillset experience

APPLICATION: please send the following items

 Cover page: entitle subject line as Job Position

 Attach: your Resume for review

 Please Do Not contact our office directly by phone

 Potential applicants will be contacted directly to arrange an interview

 Initial interview will be conducted by phone &/or video meeting

Let’s build a better world together. Thank you for your interest!