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JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Crew Member

Regular, Full-Time 

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Reports to: Senior Crew Leader

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Job Overview: 

A Senior Crew Member will be an essential part of the Howard Ecoworks team in leading the implementation of environmental services including the installation of landscaping projects such as conservation landscapes, tree installations and rain gardens. The Ecoworks Senior Crew is responsible for the delivery of the Rent-an-EcoCrew service which involves client interaction and project management. Additional work will include performing maintenance of stream restoration projects, removing debris from waterways, maintenance of bioretentions, rain gardens, conservation landscapes, and more. The Senior Crew Member is an integral part of the field team by providing experience, knowledge and support to the Program Participants (Uplift and READY crews). The Senior Crew Member will be responsible for the support of general company field operations to include site inspections; vehicle, tool, and farm upkeep; and more operational duties as assigned. 

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Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Completing daily tool inventory

  • Collection of and reporting daily project photos

  • Support Program participants, as needed, in guiding performance of daily field operations tasks 

  • In-field training support for Program participants including tool usage, site safety, field skills, etc.

  • Assign work tasks to and direct Crew throughout daily field operations should Senior Crew Lead be unavailable/absent

  • Read and implement work plans and project designs to ensure proper execution of services

  • Construction and maintenance of environmental landscaping practices such as; conservation landscapes, rain gardens, native tree plantings, and stream restoration projects

  • Inspect and attend to local streams after major storm events including removing debris from waterways

  • Properly use, store and care for all field equipment, tools, materials, etc.

  • Driving/usage of company vehicles in accordance with company policies

 

Qualifications & Requirements:​

  • Previous experience working in landscaping, stormwater management, or other similar environmental field work

  • Preference given to those who have completed the Uplift/READY Program 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings including forests and streams

  • Able to work with a team as well as independently

  • Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds

  • Must have reliable transportation to initial job site

  • Must be dependable

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

  • Experience driving a truck and trailer is desirable

  • Passion and/or interest in the outdoors

  • Flexible with changes in day-to-day tasks​

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Benefits:

  • Access to company benefits plan, including health, dental and life insurance

  • Holidays and 120 hours of Paid Time Off, prorated based on actual hours worked / week

  • Retirement Plan with employer match after 1 year of service

  • Professional development opportunities, such as workshops / industry conferences

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Job Timeline:

This is ideally a full-time position although part-time positions can be negotiated.  Standard field crew hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Weekend work opportunities may be available but are not mandatory.  Work in the field is weather-dependent.  Indoor training and professional development opportunities may be offered on bad-weather days, if possible.

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Application & Interview Process:​

  • We do not have an opening for this position at this time. Please sign up on our Hiring Interest List to receive an email for when we're hiring again. 

  • Our process requires filling out an application and submitting a current resume. You're resume will be reviewed by a staff member. If you meet our qualifications, we will respond to you to schedule an interview.

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