Seasonal Green Roof Technician (Landscape Construction)

Seasonal Green Roof Technician (Landscape Construction)

Founded in 2006, Living Roofs, Inc. is an award-winning construction, design, and maintenance company specializing in high performing landscape-on-structure projects, including Green Roofs, amenity decks, and living walls.

The Seasonal Green Roof Technician reports to the Construction Manager and installs Green Roofs, living walls, and amenity terraces on commercial and residential construction projects. The position is based out of Asheville, NC and requires frequent weekly travel, Monday through Friday, to project sites located across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia.

This is an entry level position, and no previous Green Roof or living wall installation experience is required. Training will be provided. Candidates with some work experience in construction, landscaping, roofing, masonry, or related fields as well as candidates with some education or training in environmental studies, sustainable technology, ecology, construction management, or similar fields are encouraged to apply. This is a seasonal (temporary) position and will have an end date coinciding with the end of the growing season, likely within the month of November 2024.

Key Responsibilities

• Always work safely and in compliance with the LRI Safety Program.
• Securely load and unload trucks with equipment and materials.
• Safely operate company vehicles and transport crew members, equipment, and materials.
• Install Green Roof materials, including base components, soil, plant material, rock, and edging.
• Install rooftop amenity terrace components, including pedestal paver systems and planters.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot irrigation systems.
• Assist forklift operators, crane operators, riggers, and signalers.
• Operate handheld power equipment, including drills, concrete saws, angle grinders, etc.
• Assist maintenance team as needed, including identifying plants and removing weeds.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to routinely travel overnight for project work Monday through Friday.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Must have a great attitude and strong work ethic.
• Must be punctual, a team player, and a good communicator.
• Familiarity with landscaping, construction, or related industries a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Outdoor work in all types of weather, including heat, cold, sun, wind, rain, and snow.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and squat for prolonged periods of time.

Pay & Benefits – Compensation is $22.50/hr. Benefits include paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid voting leave, employer sponsored retirement plan with up to 3% employer match, and discounted corporate YMCA membership. Employees traveling overnight receive a Per Diem for meals & incidental expenses. Living Roofs is proud to be recognized as a Leading Living Wage Employer by Just Economic WNC.

Job Type: Temporary

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Asheville, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person