Careers
Looking for a career in a growing, vibrant industry?
We bring roofs to life and lead the Southeast in design, installing, maintaining and restoring high-quality and high performance green roofs.
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Benefits of working at Living Roofs
Highly competitive pay
Pay based on experience for senior-level positions and starting wages for all entry-level employees fulfill current living wage rates established by Just Economics of Western NC. In addition to wages, per diem is provided for all overnight travel.
Company Retirement Plan
Employees are eligible to participate in the company retirement plan with tax-deferred earnings and employer-matched contributions of up to 3% of annual compensation.
Paid Time Off and Holidays
LRI believes in work-life balance. Employees can expect to enjoy Paid Time Off and 8 designated paid holidays per year, along with paid sick leave for needed downtime.
Paid Parental Leave
We offer paid parental leave to eligible employees to help support new parents in caring for their families.
Wellness
Discounted corporate YMCA memberships for employees provide ways to stay fit and access to nutrition classes, childcare, and more!
Professional development
Numerous opportunities to attend workshops, trainings, conferences and obtain industry recognized certifications and CEUs.
Culture
Company gatherings and outings, quarterly photo contests, and community volunteering opportunities provide time to regroup as a team and catch up off the roof.
Room for growth
Living Roofs Inc is a growing company. We look forward to sharing this progress with our team through annual raises, internal promotions, and expanding our benefits package.
Seasonal Green Roof Maintenance Technician
Founded in 2006, Living Roofs, Inc. is an award-winning company specializing in the construction, design, and maintenance of high-performing landscape-on-structure projects, including green roofs, amenity decks, and living walls. Based in Asheville, NC, Living Roofs serves clients across the Southeast with a commitment to excellence and sustainability.The Seasonal Green Roof Maintenance Technician (SGRMT) reports to the Horticulture & Maintenance Manager and works closely with the Green Roof Maintenance Foreman (GRMF) to deliver top-quality maintenance services for commercial and residential clients. This entry-level, seasonal role requires frequent weekly overnight travel, Monday through Friday, to project sites across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with occasional travel to Virginia and Georgia.No prior green roof or living wall experience is necessary, but candidates with backgrounds in landscaping, ecological restoration, public garden horticulture, or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is expected to conclude at the end of the 2025 green roof maintenance season, likely in November.
Responsibilities
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- Always work safely and in compliance with the LRI Safety Program.
- Securely load and unload trucks with equipment, tools, and materials.
- Transport crew members, equipment, tools, and materials to job sites.
- Support plant community establishment and ensure ongoing maintenance goals are met.
- Identify desired plants as well as undesired plants.
- Mechanically remove weeds as needed to ensure overall goals of the roof are achieved.
- Troubleshoot and fix irrigation systems; adjust watering regimes as needed.
- Deadhead and cut back perennials; prune woody plant material.
- Install plants for plant community enhancements and green roof restorations.
- Operate power equipment including drills, saws, string trimmers and air compressors.
- Collect soil samples for testing and apply soil amendments as needed.
- Assist with internal site visit reporting.
- Occasionally assist with green roof, pedestal paver, amenity terrace, and living wall installations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to routinely travel overnight for project work Monday through Friday.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
- Must have a great attitude and strong work ethic.
- Must be punctual, a team player, and a good communicator.
- Outdoor work in all types of weather, including heat, cold, sun, wind, rain, and snow.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and squat for prolonged periods of time; ability to lift 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background in plant I.D. and irrigation systems is preferred.
Pay Benefits
Compensation is $23.15 per hour, with a typical weekly schedule of 30 to 40 hours. Employees accrue paid time off and sick leave, enjoy paid holidays, and receive paid voting leave. Additional benefits include an annual equipment stipend, a stipend for personal phone use, and a per diem for meals and incidental expenses during overnight travel. Employees also have access to a discounted corporate YMCA membership and an employer-sponsored retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match. Living Roofs, Inc. is proud to be recognized as a Leading Living Wage Employer by Just Economics WNC, demonstrating our commitment to fair and equitable compensation.
Not seeing an open position that fits you?
We’re always on the lookout for great people to join our team. Please send your resume to info@livingroofsinc.com indicating what position you’re applying for in the subject line and tell us why you’re interested in joining us and building green roofs.