Landscapers & Stonemasons

Walkabout's Landscapers & Stonemasons are responsible for the installation of landscapes,
artisan stonescapes, carpentry and naturalistic gardens through traditional and ecologically
informed methods of construction.
Qualifications:
Preferred Field Qualifications:
Shows keen interest in advancing craftsmanship and construction knowledge
Has experience in custom landscape feature building including outdoor kitchens,
fireplaces, stoops, stairs and landings.
Has experience with stone setting especially using reclaimed materials, construction of
dry stacked walls, and is skilled with stone shaping techniques including hand-chiseling,
sawing, splitting, and custom flatwork.
Experienced with grading methods and drainage especially to reduce soil erosion and
increase water filtration,
Experience with planting trees, shrubs and perennials, and garden preparation.
Outdoor carpentry experience is preferred
Understanding of site conditions including soil compositions, grade, water runoff &
absorption, light exposure, & plantings.
Maintains tidiness and organization of project site, vehicles, and shop at all times.
Ability to operate a skid steer, excavator, dump truck, manual transmission truck, and
haul a trailer
Comfortable safely operating a wide variety of tools including saws, jackhammers, drills,
stone shaping tools, laser level, etc.
Knowledge of irrigation systems is a plus.
Can stay focused, engaged and mindful through the completion of repetitive tasks.
Can lift 70 lbs and can maintain physical activity throughout the day.
Professional Qualifications:
Can accurately and consistently document tasks, and communicate material and
equipment needs.
Can listen then execute instructions in a timely, accurate and detailed manner.
Creative, autonomous & discerning
Shows a commitment to job site safety.
Can meet deadlines and is willing to work hard to do so when necessary.
Possesses a valid Driver's License & clean driving record, and can drive company
vehicles safely within the five county area
Value orientated
Adheres to timelines & budgets while maintaining a high quality of work.
Maintains good physical fitness and can withstand expected environmental conditions
Willingness to assist in sporadic service calls during the winter off-season
Eager to teach & engage other staff members through the sharing of knowledge
Uses growing base of trade knowledge and project goals to help prioritize the work day
for themselves and others
Happily adheres to direction given by supervisory and management staff
Arrives on time, prepared and dressed professionally
Schedule & Compensation: - - - - - -
40 hours per week MondayFriday, seasonally April - mid-December.
Occasional overtime may be required or offered.
Accumulated PTO
401k with 4% match
$20-28/hr DOQ