Role overview

Job Position: Installation Team Member

Temporary Job Offer: MicroHabitat Installation Team

Are you looking to work for a company with values in the right place that helps build more sustainable cities and communities?

MicroHabitat is looking for someone to join the MicroHabitat Installation Team with ambition, leadership, and a passion for agriculture.
Introduction:

At MicroHabitat, we implement urban agriculture to improve urban environments, enhance the quality of life for city dwellers, and foster a better understanding of environmental issues. We install rooftop and ground-level gardens for businesses, institutions, and schools to reconnect people with nature and their food sources.
What's in it for you?

A fulfilling job where you'll enjoy working outdoors in the summer and grow in unique locations.
A team-oriented environment that encourages initiative and leadership.
Social events such as happy hours to celebrate the end of the contract.
Fun team activities with colleaguesbecause MicroHabitat is a big family!
Work alongside passionate colleagues.
Contribute to change and sustainability for a better society by being part of the world's largest urban farm network.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

At MicroHabitat, we believe the unique personality, skills, background, and origin of each team member are essential to achieving our goal: connecting people to the nature around them through urban agriculture. Serving diverse cities is a privilege, and we aim to build a team reflecting these unique spaces. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and commit to creating an inclusive environmentrecognizing it's an ongoing process.
Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Urban Farming Coordinator, the installation team members facilitate the implementation of urban agriculture projects in their region.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Horticultural Management:

Transport materials and plants to production zones.
Open garden spaces with the MicroHabitat team during the installation period.
Ensure cleanliness is maintained during installations.
Perform related tasks like watering, tomato plant trellising, installing support systems, and irrigation systems.

Representation and Administration:

Represent the company as part of the installation team.
Carry out tasks related to setting up production areas.
Follow and maintain safety protocols for MicroHabitat's agricultural operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

For this position, candidates must be willing to perform the following tasks:

Physical work, including heavy lifting.
Work outdoors in warm environments.
Operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Work long hours and get their hands dirty.

Candidates Must:

Be in good physical shape.
Have access to a personal vehicle or reliable transportation.
Own a functional cellphone.
Have an interest in agriculture or gardening.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: $22/hour.
Workdays vary between 4 to 8 hours/day (10:00 AM6:00 PM).
30-minute paid lunch per day.