The Landforce Crew Member job description.
Plain language about the job: what you will do, who you will work with, and the physical demands of a season outdoors.
What the job is for
To assist Landforce with land stewardship contracts on a seasonal basis, such as trail construction, habitat restoration, tree planting and care, green infrastructure maintenance, garden installation, vacant lot management and other land stewardship projects; while working with the Landforce Workforce Development team to build soft skills in trainings, identify barriers to employment, create an Employment Action Plan, complete tasks to activate the plan, and apply for permanent, family-sustaining positions.
Job responsibilities
Use hand tools and mechanical tools, and work alongside other crew members to meet and exceed expectations on land stewardship contracts. This may include:
- trail construction, including traditional earth moving as well as stone work and simple carpentry;
- habitat restoration, including vine removal, plant removal, planting and plant maintenance;
- vacant lot management, including the removal of dumped goods, overgrown vegetation, planting, plant maintenance and basic construction;
- tree planting, watering, pruning and mulching;
- garden installation, including fence and garden bed construction;
- green infrastructure installation and maintenance, including below-ground infrastructure, planting, plant maintenance and weeding;
- general landscaping, including weeding, mulching, pruning, cutting grass and removing garbage;
- other land stewardship projects as they arise, and community-based work assigned by the Site Supervisor or Program Manager.
Actively participate in hard and soft skills trainings covering the subjects above, construction techniques, financial management, work ethic, how to be an ideal employee, problem-solving and teamwork. Work closely with Workforce Development staff to establish career goals and complete the tasks to meet them, including career exploration seminars, job searches and additional trainings. Become an effective and reliable member of the Landforce team, attend weekly team meetings, complete the paperwork your Site Supervisor asks for, and adhere to organization policy, procedures and the professional code of ethics.
Professional development
Participate in professional development opportunities with Landforce to learn about environmental stewardship, community development and workforce skills. Work with Landforce staff to overcome barriers to employment, identify long-term career goals, establish a plan for employment, and develop an effective résumé and job search and interview skills.
Working with people
Internal: work positively with Landforce staff and all crew members. External: work positively with contracting agencies, potential partners, contractors, trainers, volunteers, consultants, and City and County departments as applicable.
Special job requirements
While performing the duties of a Landforce Crew Member, you will regularly be required to:
- Walk on uneven, rough and steep terrain as well as paved and unpaved trails
- Use hands and arms to handle and manipulate objects and tools
- Control and operate foot controls on equipment
- Stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- Navigate stairs
- Carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Walk between 1 and 3 miles to get to worksites
- Work in a variety of conditions including extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, and wet, slippery conditions
- Work outside while exposed to direct sunlight, dust, pollen and equipment exhaust fumes
You may have to travel to locations within and outside the City of Pittsburgh and, unless otherwise stated, you are responsible for your own transportation to and from each worksite. Weekend and evening hours may occasionally be required for special events and specific deadlines.
Equipment used
- A variety of outdoor tools and equipment, such as shovels, hoses, rakes, hoes, mattocks, hand clippers and wheelbarrows
- Personal computer and printer
- Office equipment such as the telephone system and copier
Reports prepared
Work logs. Employment Action Plan.