Entry Level Crew member -Landscape Construction & Maintenance / Ecological Restoration
- Posted
- 23 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
NET is a community-based, non-profit organization that helps heal environmental injustice through urban forestry, nature-based design-build, habitat restoration, and workforce development. Our work in underinvested communities in Los Angeles County helps to build climate resiliency through stewardship, planting, design, and community engagement.
About this job
Entry Level Crew member -Landscape Construction & Maintenance / Ecological Restoration
This is a physically demanding position as an entry level construction and restoration crew member which involves many different aspects of landscaping.
Roles & responsibilities
Crew member will perform construction and urban forestry work; work with light and motorized equipment and work with other team members to support nursery operations, read plans, identify plants and understand ecological concepts.
Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in community service and volunteering preferred
• Landscaping experience preferred
• Basic computer skills
• An ability to follow instructions, organizational directives and policies
• Ability to work as a team member with others in a crew setting
• A desire for advancement and to learn about landscaping & natural environment
• Good problem- solving skills and abilities
• Ability to work with and support volunteers
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting heavy objects and safely use hand tools and motorized equipment
• A willingness to work in a diverse range of urban settings
To apply
Information and application form at https://www.northeasttrees.org/work-with-us