Careers
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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
Our Technician roles feature a transparent career ladder that rewards skill development with structured raises and clear advancement milestones.
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 - Raleigh
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 Virginia, with occasional travel to Tennessee 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 encouraged to apply. Our Green Roof Maintenance Technician roles feature a transparent career ladder that rewards skill development with structured raises and clear advancement milestones. This position is based out of Raleigh, NC. Anticipated typical weekly schedule for this position includes 30 to 40 hours worked. This position is expected to conclude at the end of the 2026 green roof maintenance season, likely in November.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Inspect rock margins, gravel stops, and internal drains, removing debris to maintain proper drainage.
- 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; occasionally apply pesticides when deemed safe, appropriate, and approved.
- 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
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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
Preferred qualifications:
- Strong background in plant ID and irrigation systems is preferred.
Pay Benefits
Pay / Benefits:
Compensation is $23.15 per hour. Benefits include accrued paid time off and sick leave, paid holidays, voting leave for public elections, annual equipment stipend, a biweekly stipend for personal phone use, employer-sponsored retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match, and access to discounted corporate YMCA membership. Employees traveling overnight receive a Per Diem for meals & incidental expenses. Living Roofs is proud to be living wage certified by Just Economics WNC and Living Wage For US.
Horticulture & Maintenance Manager
Founded in 2006, Living Roofs Inc. designs, installs, and maintains landscape on structure projects throughout the Southeast, creating high-performing landscapes that manage stormwater, support biodiversity, and connect people with nature. The Horticulture & Maintenance Manager heads the Care & Maintenance Department, applying operational leadership and horticultural expertise to refine systems, empower crews, manage client accounts, and ensure all maintenance projects perform at their highest level. This role shapes how the department operates and positions it for thoughtful growth and new opportunities, while offering expert guidance in horticulture across the company.
Responsibilities
Care & Maintenance Department Responsibilities:
- Lead strategy and direction for Care & Maintenance Department, guiding operations, shaping processes, fostering client relationships, and driving long-term success
- Develop and maintain SOPs, workflows, and reporting standards for reliable and safe operations
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance logistics to ensure efficient, reliable service across the Southeast, including equipment, materials, crew transportation, and client communication
- Train and mentor crews in best practices and safety, fostering accountability and growth
- Direct crew tasks, including weeding, debris removal, and irrigation adjustments and repairs
- Monitor site performance, ensuring crews address issues promptly
- Ensure maintenance work is well-documented by crews and generate client-facing reports
- Support department growth by exploring new services, markets, and client retention strategies
Horticultural Responsibilities:
- Review planting plans for compatibility, availability, and success, suggesting subs as needed
- Oversee plant procurement for new installations and ongoing maintenance, including ordering, delivery coordination, and ensuring plants are received, inspected, and any issues are resolved
- Ensure proper plant care, transport, handling, placement, installation, and sufficient watering
- Oversee plant establishment during the first year, adjusting care and fine-tuning irrigation systems to ensure high plant coverage rates, thriving plants, and long-term success
- Oversee long-term plant health on established projects, guiding crews to address issues, test soils, add amendments as needed, and recommend enhancements to optimize performance
- Develop horticultural SOPs and train crews in best practices to consistently meet high standards
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
- Previous management experience with demonstrated department growth or similar outcomes
- 3+ years horticulture experience with design sensibility & strong knowledge of Southeast plants
- Client-facing, team-focused, and confident in problem-solving and decision-making
- Supportive, solution-oriented, and an effective leader with high attention to detail
- Comfortable working outdoors, overnight travel as needed, valid driver’s license required
- Strong technology skills with Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Aspire software a plus
Pay Benefits
Salary/Benefits:
Salary starting at $75,000 per year. Benefits include 2 weeks paid time off, 1 week paid sick leave, 8 paid holidays, 2 hours paid voting leave, paid parental leave, phone stipend, annual equipment stipend, 3% employer-matched retirement plan, and discounted YMCA membership.
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.