Are you passionate about growing food? Do you love helping others achieve a healthier lifestyle?
Who we are looking for…
Foodscape Foreman
Yard to Fork, LLC is looking for a positive, energetic, organized, and productive team leader and project manager who is passionate about growing food for others. Applicants must live locally in Sacramento or surrounding areas.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $30 - $35/hour (based on experience)
Benefits after 6 months of employment:
Retirement Plan with 3% Match
Paid Time Off accrual up to 2 weeks per year
Paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The Foodscape Foreman is the team leader responsible for the construction and installation of raised garden beds according to company specifications. Managing small to large landscape projects from inception to completion, working alongside our Foodscape Designers.
Supervise, direct, and manage crew for maximum efficiency and quality of work, leading by example.
Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential of each crew member.
Ensures all safety rules and company policies are followed by all crew members. Ensures all personal protective equipment is worn at times when equipment or job task specifies.
Ensures that all tools and equipment are properly maintained and on site for maximum efficiency.
Communicates clearly with the Foodscape Designer and clients as needed to ensure a smooth, efficient, and quality product.
Communicates production goals with crew members to ensure installation meets contract specifications.
Communicates potential changes or problems to the Foodscape Designer and Manager in a timely manner with recommended potential solutions.
Timely ordering of materials.
Ability to quickly assess irrigation problems and resolution.
Ability to create efficient onsite layout with proven problem solving and time management skills.
Maintains a clean and safe job site at all times.
Keeps vehicle and tools neat, clean, and in good working order. Enlists the help of all crew members to assist in this task. Notifies Manager of any faulty or broken equipment.
Stocks and drives landscape vehicle to the jobsite.
Planting fruit trees, vegetable starts, and seeds.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to provide a valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, a safe driving record, and comply with all state driving/transportation laws.
Comfortable driving a truck and trailer.
2 years or more experience as a crew foreman and a minimum 2 years of landscape, irrigation, and/or woodworking experience.
Must have a way to communicate for dispatching purposes (i.e. telephone, text, or email).
Must possess excellent communication skills in directing a team and connecting with customers.
Must have excellent organizational, leadership, and time management skills.
Must be a good team player.
Ability to communicate and report effectively.
Must be in good physical condition and able to perform physical manual labor for 8+ hours:
Able to bend, kneel, walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time during the workday.
Able to lift 60-80 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
Able to work in all outdoor conditions: heat, cold, humidity, rain, dust, mud, etc.
Must be detail oriented (i.e. taking precise measurements) and have the ability to read drawings and plans.
Must be willing and able to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience using a miter, table, circular, or reciprocating saw.
Prior use of most hand tools (i.e. pruners, staple hammer, nail hammer, tamper, shovel, rake, wheelbarrow) and power tools (i.e. drills, finishing nail gun, jackhammer)
Availability:
Must have open availability Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 am and 5:00 pm.
General winter hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
General summer hours 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
To apply, please email resume with at least 2 - 3 personal or professional references to info@yardtofork.com
Urban Farmer
Yard to Fork, LLC is seeking a knowledgeable, passionate, and productive candidate to fill our full-time Urban Farmer position. This team member will utilize our organic and sustainable gardening practices to manage and maintain 20+ residential edible gardens on a bi-weekly schedule. Urban Farmers will be provided specified routes to follow each day and all the necessary garden tools while using their personal vehicle. Will work mostly independent – planting, pruning, harvesting, and engaging with clients in the field, with the support of the Yard To Fork crew. Applicant must live local in Sacramento or surrounding areas. Tools and equipment are provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Starting at $24 - $30/hour (based on experience)
Plus, vehicle mileage and maintenance reimbursement
Benefits after 6 months of employment:
Retirement Plan with 3% Match
Paid Time Off Accrual
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Farm & Garden Management
Manage residential gardens; design planting plans, cultivate wide variety of annual/perennial edible plants, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, amend soil, harvest produce, and repair drip irrigation systems
Maintain fruit trees; including fertilizing, harvesting, pruning, irrigation, and pest/disease management
Proactively prevent garden issues
Document detailed service log of bi-weekly visits
Collaborate with Yard to Fork team to resolve complex garden issues
Customer Service & Communication
Maintain good customer relationships, both in-person and email with all maintenance service clients
Follow communication procedures, guidelines, and expectations
Write detailed garden updates to email clients at the end of each day
Respond to customer concerns in a timely manner
Represent Yard to Fork in a professional manner
Other
Must be comfortable and willing to drive between multiple locations in greater Sacramento region every workday
Attend staff, service, and training meetings as required
Track time, mileage, and garden notes for clients
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience with annual vegetable cultivation required
Valid California driver’s license and comply with all state driving/transportation laws
Personal working vehicle required – truck preferred, but not required
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to use various apps and technology, including, but not limited to clock in/out apps, Microsoft Office, and CRM.
Farm management experience or farmhand work is a plus
Ability to learn and adapt to Yard to Fork best practices
Ability to provide friendly and clear communication
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Must be willing and able to pass a background check
Availability:
Must have open availability Monday - Friday between 6am and 5pm as start and end times change seasonally
Schedule:
8-hour shifts Monday - Friday with start times that fluctuate with the seasons beginning as early as 6am during warmer month and late as 9am in the colder months
Work Travel:
Will need to travel up to 60 miles per day on specified routes
To apply, please email resume with at least 2 - 3 personal or professional references to info@yardtofork.com
Foodscape Installer
Yard to Fork, LLC is looking for an energetic, organized, and productive candidate to join our team who is passionate about growing food in the greater Sacramento area. Applicant must live local in Sacramento or surrounding areas. Tools and equipment are provided.
Job Type: Seasonal, Part-time, or Full-time
Pay: Starting at $18 - $24/hour (based on experience)
Benefits after 9 months of employment (Full-Time only):
Retirement Plan with 3% Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Building and installing of wood raised garden beds according to company specifications using miter saw, table saw, and power drills
Installation of pvc and drip irrigation lines
Loading soil into raised garden beds
Planting fruit trees and vegetable starts and seeds
Ensure that safety equipment is used properly at all times and that work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner
Qualifications:
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to provide a valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and comply with all state driving/transportation laws
Must have a way to communicate for dispatching purposes (i.e. telephone, text, or email)
Must be able to perform physical manual labor for 8+ hours
Must be comfortable interacting with customers, fellow employees in a team environment, and the public
Must be detailed oriented (i.e. taking precise measurements)
Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills
Must have the ability to lift and/or move heavy physical objects 60+ pounds
Must be willing and able to pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications:
Woodworking experience and/or general construction experience is a plus
Prior experience using a miter, table, circular, or reciprocating saw
Prior use of most hand tools (i.e. pruners, staple hammer, nail hammer, tamper, shovel, rake, wheelbarrow) and power tools (i.e. drills, finishing nail gun, jackhammer)
Availability:
Must provide Monday - Friday schedule of weekly availability with at least 30 hours per week
