Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Green roof jobs in the Walking City

For those in Boston interested in green roof gigs, read on...

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Position Description: Project Manager

We are offering a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual be involved with and eventually in charge of all aspects of green roof construction. We are a small design/build green roof company that has been in the business for 6 years. We have built projects of all sizes in New England and the Mid Atlantic Regions.

Responsibilities Include:

• reading and understanding construction specifications and drawings
• ordering all materials for a job
• lining up subcontractors and putting together a construction schedule
• running a jobsite with up to 6 people
• building a green roof from the waterproofing up
• organizing the shop between jobs and materials inventory

This individual must be willing to travel frequently, be comfortable driving a dump truck and organized. Experience within the green roof industry, construction and horticulture related fields are a plus. We seek a self-starter who is a team player with good communication and computer skills.

We offer a competitive wage in a young, budding company only a mile or two away from downtown Boston and Cambridge. Visit us at: www.apexgreenroofs.com. Please email cover letters and resumes to: info@apexgreenroofs.com.

Green Roof Maintenance
Job Posting: January 5, 2010
Company: Apex Green Roofs, Inc.
Location: Somerville, MA (Boston Area)
Interview Date: ASAP

Position Description: Green Roof Maintenance

We are offering a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to maintain all of the green roofs that we have built and will be building. We are a small design/build green roof company that has been in the business for 6 years. We have built projects of all sizes in New England and the Mid Atlantic Regions.

Responsibilities Include:

• removing invasive species on our green roofs
• check all aspects of the roof to make sure everything is working properly and nothing has been damaged
• thoroughly document all aspects of the green roofs; from the plants to water runoff
• be in constant contact with clients to update them on their roof as well as to determine a maintenance schedule
• update the database in the office so that we have a comprehensive log of our green roofs and their development

This individual must be willing to travel frequently, have a drivers license and be comfortable working alone. Experience within the green roof industry and horticulture related fields are a plus. We seek a self-starter who is a team player with good communication and computer skills. This job is perfect for someone just out of undergrad looking to be involved in a company and industry that is improving the urban fabric.

We offer a competitive wage in a young, budding company only a mile or two away from downtown Boston and Cambridge. Visit us at: www.apexgreenroofs.com. Please email cover letters and resumes to: info@apexgreenroofs.com.

1 comment:

  1. This is a sign that the green roofing industry is now getting more popular, which is actually good for the customers. Competition usually lowers the prices and, at the same time, provides us with more options. We're also giving all of those nature-lovers a chance for a good way of living!

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