What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled/Experienced Landscape Installers position at Abundant Design?
Abundant Design is a growing permaculture-based landscape design and installation company in central Iowa, specializing in resilient landscapes, edible gardens, wildlife habitat, and conservation projects. We create spaces where nature and communities thrive together.
Join Our Team
We're looking for motivated team members to bring these projects to life. If you enjoy outdoor work, building landscapes, and have an interest in sustainability, this company is for you.
Responsibilities
- Perform and lead landscape and light construction tasks, including moving materials, trenching, grading, and operating machinery
- Planting native and edible plants, shrubs, and trees
- Training and working alongside our lead in early Spring, transitioning to independent or crew leader role during peak season
Requirements
- (2 ) years landscape installation experience
-Planting, Edging, Grading, Material Placement, Hardscapes, Drainage, Equipment Care
- Physically capable of outdoor work in various conditions
- Clear communication and ability to lead and follow instructions
- Respectful of customers and their property
- Knowledge of permaculture, gardening, horticulture, biology/ecology, and local ecosystems
- Experience with power tools and small machinery
- Interest or experience in permaculture, conservation, regenerative agriculture, and native plants (Preferred)
- Preferred qualifications: BS/BA/AA in natural sciences, Permaculture Design Certificate, or Stormwater Management Training