Job Description: Portland Edible Gardens is seeking a qualified Installation Leader to oversee and implement raised garden bed installation projects for our residential clients. The Installation Leader will be in charge of leading our installation crew through all phases of landscape construction including materials preparation, site preparation, grading/leveling, raised bed construction/filling, irrigation installation, mulching, etc... This position requires both excellent leadership qualities and proficiency in a wide range of highly physical and technical landscaping tasks. This is a Full-time position Essential Qualities in Installation Leader: \\- Broad knowledge of landscape installation techniques \\- Basic carpentry skills and familiarity with power tools including miter saws, circular saws, roto- tillers, sanders, routers \\- Experience with landscape irrigation installation \\- Highly organized and capable of planning and preparing for a wide range of daily tasks \\- Ability to work long hours doing highly physical work with persistence and positivity \\- Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate clearly, effectively, and thoughtfully with both PEG clients and PEG employees \\- Extremely detail oriented and focused on consistently delivering high quality work \\- Highly flexible and able to adjust to changes in plans and priorities \\- Able to work independently and effectively without direct supervision \\- Responsive to feedback and can follow clear directives with positive attitude \\- Genuine desire to learn, and motivation to ask questions \\- Must have own reliable transportation and excellent driving record \\- Must pass criminal background check prior to hiring Job Responsibilities: \\- Leading a crew of 2-3 installation assistants to implement contracted installation projects \\- Cutting and preparation of materials for garden bed construction in PEG woodshop \\- Removal of sod, soil, plants, and debris from job site prior to installation \\- Grading and leveling of terrain prior to raised bed installation \\- Construction of raised garden beds on-site \\- Installation of drip irrigation lines, delivery lines, and other irrigation infrastructure \\- Loading soil into raised garden beds and planting areas at residences \\- Spreading mulch, gravel, and other organic materials \\- Maintaining/organizing/cleaning of work spaces \\- Misc.
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