‬‭ Job Description - Habitat Steward (Crew Member)‬

‭ About Lawn Be Gone‬

‭ We are passionate and experienced horticulturists dedicated to‬  expanding native ecosystems into our local communities.‬‭ The‬‭ Lawn Be Gone team is on a mission to bring more native plants into our community to‬‭ support biodiversity, decrease water dependency and capture carbon. We envision‬‭ neighborhoods with less lawn and more habitat for wildlife. Our services provide unique‬‭ opportunities for our neighbors to add native plants to their landscapes. We use‬‭ naturalistic landscaping methods and sustainable practices to create beautiful spaces‬‭ for our neighbors and pollinators to thrive.‬

‭ Position Summary‬

‭ Habitat stewards are responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor for‬‭ landscape installations and management. The person in this position may operate a‬‭ variety of hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, place matting, remove sod,‬‭ plant native plants, move and place materials, clean up debris and remove waste‬‭ materials. This position will combine both work as a member of a team and work‬‭ independently.‬

‭ Job Type: Part-Time‬

‭ Hourly Pay: $17-$22 depending on experience‬

‭ Benefits: Bonus opportunities, time off, flexible scheduling‬

‭ Essential Duties and Responsibilities:‬

‭ The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:‬

‭ 1. Performing a variety of tasks and assigned work duties involving strenuous‬‭ manual labor in outdoor projects and worksites‬

‭ 2. Maintaining a clean job site; picking up all tools and equipment and securing‬‭ the job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards‬

‭ 3. Loading and unloading trucks, hauling and material handling and storage‬

‭ 4. Performing required light maintenance of equipment‬‭ 

‭ 5. Completing all assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintaining appropriate‬‭ pace throughout the day‬

‭ 6. Using timecard tracking system effectively‬

‭ 7. Reading and interpreting project site plans‬

‭ 8. Responsible for wearing and maintaining safe workwear, including boots,‬‭ gloves, pants and outdoor gear‬

‭ 9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision‬

‭ 10. Effectively and positively communicate with customers or community‬‭ members during installations‬

‭ 11. Attend and be an active participant in regular team meetings, discussions and‬‭ debriefs‬

‭ 12. Accompany supervisors on material procurement in company vehicle up to‬‭ 50+ miles away from job site‬

‭ 13. Perform essential project preparation duties at the company shop‬

‭ 14. Performing other work-related duties as assigned‬

‭ Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)‬

• ‭ Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license or‬‭ ID prior to employment‬
• ‭ Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge‬‭ and ability to perform the work‬
• ‭ Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies‬
• ‭ Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions‬
• ‭ Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work‬‭ schedule‬
• ‭ Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform‬‭ strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions‬
• ‭ Ability to communicate orally and in writing‬
• ‭ Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely‬
• ‭ Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions‬
• ‭ Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency‬

‭ Expectations:‬

‭ 1.‬‭ Punctuality - Showing up at the job site on time, timeliness on all breaks‬

‭ 2.‬‭ Ready to work and complete any/all tasks when clocked in with a positive attitude‬

‭ 3.‬‭ Teamwork - Work well as a team and support each other during installations, set‬‭ pacing standards for other team members‬

‭ 4.‬‭ Positive representation of our company and our mission both on and off the‬‭ ground‬‭

‭ 5.‬‭ Speed and pacing - We pride ourselves on our hustle during our installations and‬‭ we expect the same from each crew member‬

‭ 6.‬‭ Dependability and consistency for scheduling, performance and communication‬

‭ 7.‬‭ Willingness to learn plant identification and sustainability-minded practices‬

‭ 8.‬‭ Follow instructions of all supervisors and crew leads. This position is in no way‬‭ supervisory and does not authorize crew members the ability to dictate‬‭ scheduling, performance or duties assigned to other crew members.‬

‭ Physical Demands and Work Environment‬

‭ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an‬‭ employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable‬‭ accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.‬‭ While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.‬‭ The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or‬‭ controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb‬‭ or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position‬‭ include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The‬‭ employee must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back‬‭ muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an‬‭ object. Excellent stamina is required. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and‬‭ require ear protection.‬

‭ Disclaimer Note‬

‭ This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by‬‭ the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other‬‭ job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person‬‭ authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential‬‭ functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably‬‭ accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will‬‭ possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements‬‭ may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of‬‭ themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of‬‭ knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does