Landscape Maintenance Gardener

Farmscape

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Oakland, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support lead workers in maintaining urban farms and sustainable landscapes through daily tasks like planting, weeding, and harvesting. Manage irrigation systems and prepare produce for client distribution while maintaining professional client relationships.

Qualifications

You have some experience with gardening or landscaping and possess a valid driver's license with proof of insurance. You are able to perform manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions and can learn and adapt to new best practices.

Must Have Skills for ATS

organic farming

sustainable farming

crop rotation

soil management

pest control

irrigation systems

landscape maintenance

gardening

driving

Job Description

Location: Oakland, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, onsite hours 7:30am-4:00pm. 
Benefits: Benefits for full-time employees include: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching,  FSA & Dependent Care plan,  Audiobook reimbursement, Paid vacation.
Compensation: $20 - $24/hr
Status: Full time, non-exempt

 

About Farmscape
Farmscape is the largest urban farming venture in the country, with headquarters in Los Angeles and Oakland. We design, install, and maintain urban farms and sustainable landscapes for residences, restaurants, agrihoods and commercial sites. 

Farmscape is committed to creating fair wage jobs with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & dependent care plan and paid vacation.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support Lead and Route Maintenance workers in maintaining a diverse range of farms, gardens and landscapes across the Bay Area
  • Perform daily farm tasks, including planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting crops
  • Learn and implement organic and sustainable farming techniques, including crop rotation, soil management, and pest control
  • Assist with landscape irrigation setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Harvest and prepare produce for distribution to clients
  • Maintain clean and organized workspaces, including tool care and inventory management.
  • Maintain good relationships with clients
  • Adhere to Farmscape best practices 
  • Represent Farmscape in a friendly and professional manner
  • Drive between project sites and supply vendors (valid driver’s license required)


Qualifications:

  • Some experience with annual vegetable gardening or landscaping
  • Valid driver’s license & proof of insurance
  • Ability to learn and adapt to Farmscape best practices
  • Friendly and clear communicator 
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
  • Curiosity, resourcefulness, tenacity and strong work ethic 

Physical Demands: 

  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time 
  • Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions

To Apply:
Please send resume to apply. NO CALLS PLEASE.

Fair Chance Statement
Farmscape complies with the San Francisco, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). We will not inquire about or consider your criminal history until after a conditional offer has been extended. If a background check reveals a conviction that we believe may be directly related to the duties of this position, we will:

  • Provide a written individualized assessment,
  • Include a copy of the background check, and
  • Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation.

A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We review each case individually and consider time passed, relevance to job duties, and any evidence of rehabilitation.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Farmscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact employment@farmscapegardens.com.


 

Farmscape

When Farmscape started in 2008, our vision was to create gardens where food could travel a matter of feet from the backyard to the dinner plate. Since then, founders Dan Allen and Lara Hermanson, along with a team of experienced farmers, builders and designers, have built hundreds of organic, urban farms across California. During that time, we’ve grown fresh produce for the best restaurants in California (n/naka, Providence), and tackled rooftop farms in downtown LA and the Bay Area (Jonathan Club, Levi’s Stadium). Our farms grow food in Silicon Valley campuses (PayPal, Samsung, Oracle, Adobe) and in agrihoods like Rancho Mission Viejo in Orange County. While the projects have grown in size, the fundamental goal has remained the same: connecting people to a fresh, local food source right in their own backyard. Our vision has also expanded beyond food to include low-water, sustainable landscaping as we have observed the impact of climate change and a limited water supply on farmers in California. Today, we offer design, installation, maintenance and programming services for projects to further our mission.
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