Edible Garden Installation – Assistant Foreman Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Edible Garden Installation

• Assistant Foreman Backyard Eats Flourtown, PA 19031 To be considered for a position, please send your resume & a video answering these 4 questions to mike@backyard-eats.com (maximum 3 minutes long):
• What position are you interested in and why?
• What does “sharing the magic of homegrown food” mean to you?
• Please describe any relevant work experience you have.
• Where do you see yourself in five years?

Share the Magic of Homegrown Food Join our team of professionals creating a new industry in Philadelphia. We design, install, and maintain attractive and functional gardens that yield high-quality fruit & produce for our clients in their own backyards as well as schools and community organizations in the area. We are a fast paced & growing business looking for employees to help continue to build Backyard Eats. Our goal is to be a key driver in broadening the participation in the homegrown food movement for our employees, clients & communities. Our install crews build the gardens, and our maintenance team plants and maintains them. We call it full service food gardening, and it has allowed us to deliver successful gardening experiences and change lives for hundreds of clients in the Philadelphia area over the last 9 years. This position is an opportunity to work alongside skilled craftsmen, designers, horticulturalists, and professional staff and management to aid in building a custom, high end product for appreciative clientele. You will learn a lot about working in a small, growing business, with all its associated fun & challenges, as you help co-invent Backyard Eats. All employees will get the opportunity to help with planting during the planting seasons! Employees that have worked out well at Backyard Eats are ones that are able to stick to the proven systems of our offerings and core values, while embracing change and co-creating improvements to our standards through a team and client centric approach Requirements 2 years experience combined in landscaping, construction or similar relevant experience Crew management experience Consistent heavy lifting Ability to work in all weather Valid drivers license Pay & Benefits $23/hour plus performance based on bonuses ($26

• 30/hour after bonuses). Raises and advancement available based on performance and merit $150/person/month health insurance subsidy 401k with 4% employer match Accumulated time off (2 weeks year one, 3 weeks thereafter) Cell phone reimbursement
• $60/month (will use phone for work) Personal vehicle mileage reimbursement if needed (we have our own trucks) Employee run garden & food forest at our shop Quarterly community service, team building & off sight learning days Schedule This is a full-time, year round and all weather role.

Our normal schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 hour days. Overtime is available at certain times of year and weekend work is required a couple times of year. Position Summary As the Assistant Foreman on the Backyard Eats Installation Team, you’ll be a key contributor and emerging leader in our mission to bring high-end edible gardens to life. You’ll work closely with the Installation Foreman to ensure each project is completed on time, on budget, and to our exacting standards. In this role, you’ll help direct the crew onsite, keep projects moving smoothly, and set the tone for quality craftsmanship and positive client experiences. This is a hands-on position that blends technical skill with leadership. You’ll help construct garden beds, install irrigation and fencing, and coordinate site logistics, while also training new team members and solving on-the-ground challenges. You’ll grow in your ability to lead projects, communicate with clients and the office, and uphold Backyard Eats’ core values in the field. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in landscaping, carpentry, or horticulture who’s ready to step into a leadership track within a fast-growing company that values collaboration, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Daily Responsibilities Arrive at Flourtown shop and help prepare tools, materials, and truck for the day’s job(s) Assist the Foreman in leading the install crew on-site: setting pace, delegating tasks, and ensuring quality Build and install garden beds, trellises, fencing, and irrigation systems according to spec Help train and support team members, modeling efficiency and precision Communicate proactively with the Foreman about site conditions, changes, or challenges Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful job site Represent Backyard Eats professionally when interacting with clients Weekly Responsibilities Attend and contribute to team meetings, bringing feedback from the field Coordinate with the office to align on project timing, material needs, and client expectations Support the Foreman in resolving project delays or redesign needs Monitor tool and material inventory and report supply needs Collaborate with team members across departments during seasonal planting push or community projects Monthly Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance checks on tools, vehicles, and jobsite gear Meet with the Foreman or leadership team for performance check-ins and leadership development Support onboarding of new install crew members with hands-on training Identify recurring issues or opportunities for improvement and contribute to refining installation processes Assist with seasonal tasks at the shop or food forest as needed Core Values Our core values define the culture at Backyard Eats. They define how we behave as leaders and team members, and are a filter for how we make decisions. We keep the core values relevant by discussing them in weekly meetings, calling on our work and personal lives to demonstrate their importance, implementation, and impact. The core values are also baked into the expectations for each role at Backyard Eats. They also spell out the word ✨MAGIC✨ Make a lasting Impression Project our value Always be professional Engage deeply Exceed expectations Appreciate others and yourself Listen to hear, not to speak Appreciate your ability to effect change Respect everyone’s time Communicate and respect boundaries Get ahead of the problem Set proper expectations Make a plan Identify, discuss, and solve the problem Communicate proactively Inspire Openness Create an inclusive and accepting environment Seek out and absorb honest feedback Provide honest feedback thoughtfully Demonstrate extreme ownership C ontinually Evolve Actively seek personal growth Master your craft Embrace change Have an opportunistic mindset To be considered for a position, please send your resume & a video answering these 4 questions to mike@backyard-eats.com (maximum 3 minutes long):

• What position are you interested in and why?
• What does “sharing the magic of homegrown food” mean to you?
• Please describe any relevant work experience you have.
• Where do you see yourself in five years?

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00

• $30.

00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Commute:

Flourtown, PA 19031 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Flourtown, PA 19031: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person