Entry Level Invasive Species Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Here’s What to Know About Working Here: 

At Maas Verde, we’re a tight-knit crew who are passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Founded in 2015, we are a small and growing organization and have worked on large creek restoration projects in addition to state parks, commercial facilities, and residential landscape projects. 

Our mission is to achieve sustainability and build community through landscape design and ecological education. The vision for Maas Verde Landscape Restoration has long been inspired by a spirit of ecological restoration. 

Here are some of the projects you might find yourself working on (if you already have experience with the type of jobs listed below, please see our Landscape Construction Crew member II posting.) 

• Hardscape projects using steel, concrete, and natural materials 

• Tree trimming  

• Creek Restoration, erosion control, and invasive species removal 

• Irrigation, fencing, lighting, and drainage installation 

• Native plantings  

• Controlled burns and land management across the Central Texas region 

If you’re looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle our clients’ big-vision projects, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, construction and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

You’ll also have access to benefits such as: 

• Competitive salary 

• Paid time off 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Educational opportunities 
   

Maas Verde is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do. We are just as committed to growing and nurturing our natural spaces as our employees and staff and encourage growth opportunities and additional education to help ensure we continue investing in our team and our environment.   

Position summary:

The Construction Crew Member is an entry-level crew member responsible for working with other team members on all areas of operations.  Experience with complex landscape projects and/or work in welding and masonry is not required (if you have this type of experience, please see our Landscape Construction Crew member II posting.)  Must be able to move soil and rocks with a wheelbarrow, as well as constantly kneeling, crouching, squatting, pushing, pulling, and walking.

Essential Functions:  

• The most important and essential need from for this role is a willingness to learn 

• Ability to problem solve and complete residential and commercial landscape projects to adhere to project specifications as well as existing site conditions  

• Some experience in working on carpentry projects such as decks, fences, pergolas, and trellises 

• Some experience in installing environmental and erosion control measures such silt fence, mulch socks, tree protection, fencing, and rock berms 

• Some experience in working on steel welding projects such as edging, fences, pergolas, planter boxes, retaining walls, and trellises 

• Some experience in working on masonry projects such as retaining walls, sidewalks, and patios 

• Some experience in lifting heavy objects, using hand tools, constantly kneeling, crouching, squatting, pushing, pulling, and walking 

• Some experience in working on irrigation systems under the supervision of a licensed irrigator 

• Some experience in planting small, medium, large, and very large plants including groundcover, shrubs, and trees 

• Some experience in trimming and remove weeds, dead plants and trees, and other general landscaping maintenance duties 

• Some experience in invasive grass and plant management through trimming, pruning, removal, and herbicide application 

• Some experience in operating hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery to effectively complete a given task 

• Some experience in working in a team to move large quantities of different landscaping materials around the job site 

Responsibilities/Skills:

• Responsible, reliable, physically able, work outdoors in the elements such as extreme heat or cold, manual labor 

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making 

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to instruction and others around you, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, not interrupting at inappropriate times and taking notes whenever is necessary 

• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions 

• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions 

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the pros and cons of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems 

• Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance – Responsible for performing routine cleaning, tidying, and maintenance on equipment, tools, trucks, and trailers and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.  Specifically responsible for recording, communicating, and carrying out preventative maintenance measures such as, but not limited to, oil changes, tire rotations, tire replacements, filter changes, and any other equipment and vehicle maintenance services 

• Equipment Selection - Determining the type of tools and equipment needed to complete a task 

• Installation - Installing equipment, materials, wiring, or programs to meet specifications 

• Instructing - Teaching others to complete tasks efficiently and effectively 

• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one 

• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things 

• Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work 

• Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the task at hand 

• Operation and Control – Operating equipment or systems in a controlled manner with safety at the forefront  

• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the necessary tools 

• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do 

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively and respectfully 

• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it 

Requirements:

• Level of Education: High School Graduate or GED 

• 1-3 years’ experience in any landscaping, construction, masonry, steel welding, arborist work, carpentry, and irrigation

Work Environment:  

Outdoor work environment while performing the duties of this job, the Crew Lead is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The Crew Lead is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The Crew Lead is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.