Landscapers & Stonemasons

Landscapers & Stonemasons (Minneapolis) Walkabout Outdoor compensation: $20-28/hr DOQ employment type: job title: Landscapers & Stonemasons Walkabout's Landscapers & Stonemasons are responsible for the installation of landscapes, artisan stonescapes, carpentry and naturalistic gardens through traditional and ecologically informed methods of construction. Qualifications: Preferred Field Qualifications: Shows keen interest in advancing craftsmanship and construction knowledge Has experience in custom landscape feature building including outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, stoops, stairs and landings. Has experience with stone setting especially using reclaimed materials, construction of dry stacked walls, and is skilled with stone shaping techniques including hand-chiseling, sawing, splitting, and custom flatwork. Experienced with grading methods and drainage especially to reduce soil erosion and increase water filtration, Experience with planting trees, shrubs and perennials, and garden preparation. Outdoor carpentry experience is preferred Understanding of site conditions including soil compositions, grade, water runoff & absorption, light exposure, & plantings. Maintains tidiness and organization of project site, vehicles, and shop at all times. Ability to operate a skid steer, excavator, dump truck, manual transmission truck, and haul a trailer Comfortable safely operating a wide variety of tools including saws, jackhammers, drills, stone shaping tools, laser level, etc. Knowledge of irrigation systems is a plus. Can stay focused, engaged and mindful through the completion of repetitive tasks. Can lift 70 lbs and can maintain physical activity throughout the day. Professional Qualifications: Can accurately and consistently document tasks, and communicate material and equipment needs. Can listen then execute instructions in a timely, accurate and detailed manner. Creative, autonomous & discerning Shows a commitment to job site safety. Can meet deadlines and is willing to work hard to do so when necessary. Possesses a valid Driver's License & clean driving record, and can drive company vehicles safely within the five county area Value orientated Adheres to timelines & budgets while maintaining a high quality of work. Maintains good physical fitness and can withstand expected environmental conditions Willingness to assist in sporadic service calls during the winter off-season Eager to teach & engage other staff members through the sharing of knowledge Uses growing base of trade knowledge and project goals to help prioritize the work day for themselves and others Happily adheres to direction given by supervisory and management staff Arrives on time, prepared and dressed professionally Schedule & Compensation: - - - - - - 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, seasonally April - mid-December. Occasional overtime may be required or offered. Accumulated PTO 401k with 4% match $20-28/hr DOQ Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]