Installation Crew Member

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 Compensation: $23-$35/hour

HWA is looking to hire an Installation Crew Member to assist the Installation Foreman with garden installations and utility infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and restoration.  

Halsted Welles Associates is a well-established New York City Design-Build-Maintenance firm specializing in high-end rooftop, terrace, and townhouse gardens. Our talented, multi-disciplinary team of garden enthusiasts includes designers, engineers, horticulturalists, artisans, and support staff who are committed to the creation of restorative spaces that integrate artistry and natural ecological systems into the built environment.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Install professional, high-end urban landscapes and gardens including the installation of pavers, planter boxes, plants, low voltage lighting, and irrigation systems
  • Maintain acceptable productivity and quality workmanship levels based on company standards and customer/project requirements
  • Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, use equipment and materials properly

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Take direction well and complete multiple tasks with detail and proficiency; problem solving, organizational skills and initiative
  • Adapt to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
  • Attendance/punctuality – is consistently at work and on time
  • Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
  • Presentable appearance, professional demeanor, and strong communication skills with supervisors, crew, and clients
  • Able to regularly move 50 pounds up and down a flight of stairs
  • Positive attitude, enthusiastic towards regularly working outdoors year-round and in varying weather conditions

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in the landscape field, 2 years minimum
  • 40 hours OSHA Safety Certificates
  • Basic knowledge of irrigation, 12V landscape lighting, carpentry, and masonry skills preferred
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Additional Information

Full-time hourly position; tools, uniform, PPE provided; benefits include M/D/V, bonuses, profit sharing, PTO, holidays

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hwainfo@halstedwelles.com

Contact Information

Halsted Welles Associates
Email: hwainfo@halstedwelles.com