Mariposa Gardening & Design is known for building beautiful gardens that bring the

natural world to the built environment. We are looking for motivated workers to

help us grow our company together. Employees of Mariposa are encouraged to join

our team to become Worker-Owners.

This position requires the love of cooperation and being a team player. This position

is the glue that holds the office together and keeps Mariposa Gardening orderly so

we are able to go out and focus on building habitats to ensure our ecosystem is

healthy. Organization and flexibility are key for the Office Administrator as they will

be working across departments. This position is full time 30-40 hours per week.

This position reports to the Management team.

Rate: $23-$35

● Accrued sick and PTO

● Matching IRA

● Opportunity to co-own in profitable business

● Supportive team environment

● Opportunity to expand skill sets

Intake New Leads

○ Check voicemail daily and return missed calls

○ Check email, Zoho, and Houzz daily for new leads

○ Create dossiers for all new leads and file appropriately

● Gmail

○ Monitor email address and file/organize all emails that are received

○ Forward messages to necessary employees

● Google Drive Tidiness

○ Familiarize yourself with our Google Drive system

○ Help keep the Drive organized and assist team members when they

are looking for something/ want to know where docs should be placed

■ Documents, Pictures, excel sheets, and templates

○ Maintain files and ensure they are up to date.

○ File updates at year rollover

○ Security access on google drive, take away acces from those not on

the team anymore and also HR confidentiality

● Google Workspace

○ Create and remove users when necessary

○ Export data from user accounts when necessary

○ Assist employees with access to accounts

● Attend meetings

○ Ensure meeting invitations/emails are sent out, 10 mins per day

○ Ensure Zoom Meetings are set up and passcodes are valid

○ Take minutes at meetings

■ Ensure action items are assigned

■ Schedule Google Calendar events

■ Relay information to necessary parties

● Work with Management Team (department leads) to process and onboard

new employees

○ Put out ads for new employment Indeed, craigslist, etc.

○ Do phone call screening, filter out candidates based on the

requirements of the job

○ Set up second phone interviews with department managers

○ Schedule working interviews with department managers and

candidates

○ Email paperwork for working interview: w2, I-9s

● Onboarding new employees

○ Set up new employee files

○ Email employee handbook and go over Field Policy Guide with new

hires

○ Ensure all employees are up-to-date on trainings, set up sexual

harassment training

○ Set up employee files in the Drive

○ Maintain employee files

● Password management

○ Keep passwords and contact information correct

○ One vault password system

● Check mail and file appropriately.

● Storage unit access

● Additional tasks may be required

Required

• Positive attitude!
• Organization skills
• Superior communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Computer literate
• Excellent reporting skills 
• Effective email etiquette
• Literacy in Google Drive and Google Workplace
• Great at managing processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software and phone systems
• Able to create, edit, and manage templates

Mariposa Gardening & Design Cooperative is known for building beautiful gardens that bring the natural world to the built environment. We use organic gardening methods such as water harvesting and composting. We are looking for motivated workers to help us grow our company together. Employees of Mariposa are encouraged to join our team to become Worker-Owners.

The ideal candidate has skills and expertise in handling and operating tools and machinery required in the construction phase. Physical fitness and agility is key as this position requires carrying heavy materials and equipment almost on a daily basis. This is a full time position. 

The ideal candidate has skills and expertise in handling and operating tools and machinery required in the construction phase. Physical fitness and agility is key as this position requires carrying heavy materials and equipment almost on a daily basis. This is a full time position. 

1. Implement the Build-Out of Our Gardens

• Perform a variety of physical tasks involving labor in construction projects, perform manual work, irrigation, planting, and grading. This could include:
• Shoveling, trenching, excavating and backfilling trenches and ditches; compacting and leveling earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes
• Moving yards of compost and drain rock in a wheelbarrow. Moving stone on a dolly
• Drip Irrigation layout
• Sheet Mulching
• Planting
• Driving trucks to carry materials and equipment from office to sites
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment from trucks

   2.  Site Mobilization and Demobilization

• Keep tools and equipment organized according to Mariposa standards. And replace broken or damaged tools.
• Keep the site tidy and free of garbage.
• Follow appropriate mobilization and demobilization processes.

   3.  Conduct Job Site Clean Up

• Clean construction sites of debris, trash, and hazardous materials.
• Pick up all tools, equipment and materials and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards

    4.  Perform Other Tasks as Required by The Project/Site with Safety as a Top Priority

• Be able to read and interpret construction plans
• Use hand tools to cut and shape material as per instructions
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed
• Carry out proper material handling and storage
• Carry out all proper construction and installation methods necessary for the safe and successful completion of the project
• Clean and maintain construction equipment appropriately
• Ensure that all work is being done in compliance with the company’s protocols
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and bring issues to the immediate attention of the Project Manager or Crew Leader
• Comply with all local building codes, labor, and safety laws during construction
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members

Required

• 3 years of landscape construction experience
• 3 years of planting, grading, and irrigation experience
• Valid California driver's license and be insurable by company insurance carriers
• Ability to carry 50 lbs on a regular basis

Preferred

• OSHA safety certified, First AID and CPR certified
• Vocational training or more desired

• $25-32 per hour
• Accrued sick and PTO
• Matching IRA
• Monthly Health + Wellness Stipend
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Opportunity to co-own in profitable business
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to expand skill sets