Seasonal Green Roof Technician

Founded in 2006, Living Roofs Inc. is an established expert and leader in the field of Green Roofs and Living Walls. We hold true to our pioneering spirit—designing, installing and maintaining projects from coast to coast. We have worked in urban and rural areas on projects both residential and public. Our dedication to a more colorful and sustainable future through the growth and development of Green Roofs is matched only by our commitment to our clients.

The Seasonal Green Roof Technician (SGRT) is an entry level laborer position. Seasonal Green Roof Technicians help install green roof and paver systems and in maintaining existing green roofs. SGRTs are expected to have some experience working outdoors in all weather conditions. SGRTs are expected to be able to travel 100% of the time M-F; However, there will be days and weeks where our work is local and does not require overnight travel.

·        Install green roof base components

·        Plant perennials, shrubs, and trees

·        Install irrigation systems

·        Identify and mechanically remove weeds from established green roofs

·        Install pedestal paver systems

·        Use power equipment, including drills, sawzalls, angle grinders, etc.

·        Load/unload trucks with equipment, tools, and materials

·        Transport crew members, equipment, tools, and materials to job sites

·        Work safely at all times

·        Familiarity working in landscape, construction, or other related industries

·        Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather

·        Valid driver’s license, clean record

·        Able to travel regularly for project work

·        Able to lift 50 lbs

·        Demonstrated great attitude and work ethic; Demonstrated team player

·        Demonstrated punctuality and communication

·        Familiarity working with power tools and driving trucks

·        First Aid/CPR/AED

·        OSHA 10

Pay/Benefits: Living Wage rate for Buncombe County by WNC Economics - $18-20/hr. Employees traveling overnight will receive a Per Diem for meals & incidental expenses. Paid holidays include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day