We're Hiring!

At Mariposa Gardening, we build beautiful gardens that bring the natural world to the built environment. We are looking for motivated leaders to help us grow our company together and who are excited about the cooperative! All employees of Mariposa are encouraged to join our team to become Worker-Owners.

​Ecological Landscape Co-Crew Leader

*Candidates with similar job titles are encouraged to apply: Foreman, site supervisor, landscape construction manager, landscape & irrigation specialist, lead crew supervisor
About Mariposa Gardening & Design: We are a Bay Area landscape design and build company committed to restoring ecologically sound outdoor spaces in urban areas. In every garden, we see a unique opportunity to reconnect a space with its natural systems. We fuse art and ecology into the landscape, bringing beauty to the practice of sustainability.
About the role: The Ecological Co-Crew Leader (CL) is responsible for co-managing the Mariposa Installation Crew and overseeing the successful delivery of our garden installation projects. This role will be working alongside another Co-Crew Leader with the support of the Project Manager and Designer. Reporting under the Founder/General Manager, the Co-Crew Leader will work to ensure projects are delivered to Mariposa standards of excellence in craftsmanship while prioritizing safety, timeliness, and adherence to the given budget and design.
Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the ecological aspect of Mariposa is at the heart of all installations.
  • Oversee the daily construction process of our garden installations, including the installation crew(s) and the care of all tools and equipment for the installation department.
  • Provide progress reports to manager meetings.
  • Demonstrate the ability to fix and prioritize unexpected problems in the field.
  • Conduct technical training on irrigation, flagstone setting, hand grading, carpentry, and plant health maintenance.
  • Mobilize and organize job sites, establish where all tools and deliveries go, and keep them organized throughout the project.
  • Open and close the site every day to ensure there is an organized workflow and the tools are secure and protected from the weather.
  • Guide the team on tasks related to the installation, build team morale, and conduct regular employee reviews.
  • Take care of plants from the time they are delivered to the site until they are installed.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA and enforce rules and regulations to keep the job site safe, healthy, and clean by leading weekly "tailgate" safety meetings.
  • Be able to lead diversity training skills and hold a safe workspace devoid of sexual harassment, harassment, bigotry, or racism.
Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years Crew Leading experience in landscape construction, ecological landscaping and irrigation
  • Ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and maintain team motivation.
  • Experience and skills in irrigation, flagstone setting, hand grading, following construction documents, and plant health maintenance.
  • Able to lift 30-50 lbs on a semi-regular basis
  • Strong communication skills and client-oriented mindset.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
  • Valid CA driver’s license
  • A smartphone
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience and skills in advanced stonework, carpentry, rainwater harvesting, and greywater systems.
Compensation, Benefits And Perks:
  • The hourly pay rate for this role is $27-$38.
  • Accrued sick and PTO
  • Opportunity to co-own in profitable business
  • Opportunity to expand skill sets
  • Matching IRA
  • Health and Wellness stipend
At Mariposa, our mission is to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, including our employees. We’re taking on the most exciting challenges of our working lives, and we succeed with a team that represents an inclusive and diverse set of identities and backgrounds. We honor equity and welcome all to apply!
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Please submit your resume to [email protected] for review and consideration.


Ecological Landscape Install Crew Member

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.
Implement the Build-Out of Our Gardens
  • Perform a variety of physical tasks involving labor in construction projects, perform manual work in stone work such as flagstone patios and pathways, dry stacked stone walls, irrigation, and landscaping. 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
  • 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
  • Erecting and dismantling temporary structures
Conduct Job Site Set Up
  • Prepare sites to ensure optimization of construction work procedures
  • Bring all necessary tools, equipment, and material on site and set up as required
  • Assure all the necessary safety equipment for the job is present and in working order before proceeding with work
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
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 member
Must have:
  • 6 months or more of field/construction experience preferred
  • Valid California driver's license and be insurable by company insurance carriers
  • The ability to consistently carry 50 lbs on a semi-regular basis in order to fulfill the demands of the position
Strongly preferred:
  • OSHA safety certified, First AID and CPR certified preferred
  • GED + Vocational training or more desired
Compensation, Benefits And Perks:
  • The hourly pay rate for this role is $20-$31.50.
  • Accrued sick and PTO
  • Opportunity to co-own in profitable business
  • Opportunity to expand skill sets
  • Matching IRA
  • Health and Wellness stipend
At Mariposa, our mission is to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, including our employees. We’re taking on the most exciting challenges of our working lives, and we succeed with a team that represents an inclusive and diverse set of identities and backgrounds. We honor equity and welcome all to apply!

Please submit your resume to [email protected] for review and consideration.