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.
Green Roof Technician 1
Founded in 2006, Living Roofs, Inc. is an award-winning construction, design, and maintenance company specializing in high performing landscape-on-structure projects including green roofs, amenity terraces, and living walls. The Green Roof Technician I reports to the Construction Manager and installs green roofs, living walls, and amenity terraces on commercial and residential construction projects. The position is based out of Asheville, NC and requires frequent weekly travel, Monday through Friday, to project sites located across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia.This is an entry level position, and no previous green roof installation experience is required. Candidates with work experience in construction, landscaping, roofing, masonry, or related fields as well as candidates with education or experience in environmental studies or similar fields are encouraged to apply. Our Green Roof Technician roles feature a transparent career ladder that rewards skill development with structured raises and clear advancement milestones.
Responsibilities
- Always work safely and in compliance with the LRI Safety Program.
- Securely load and unload trucks with equipment and materials.
- Safely operate company vehicles and transport crew members, equipment, and materials.
- Install green roof materials including base components, soil, plant material, rock, and edging.
- Install rooftop amenity terrace components including pedestal paver systems and planters.
- Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot irrigation systems.
- Assist forklift operators, crane operators, riggers, and signalers.
- Operate handheld power equipment including drills, concrete saws, angle grinders, etc.
- Assist with maintenance visits as needed including identifying plants and removing weeds.
Minimum Qualifications
- Familiarity with landscaping, construction, or related industries.
- 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.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather including heat, cold, sun, wind, rain, and snow.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and squat for prolonged periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity working with power tools and driving trucks
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA 10
Pay Benefits
Compensation is $23.15/hr. Benefits include paid time off, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, voting leave, annual equipment stipend, cell phone stipend, employer sponsored retirement plan with up to 3% employer match, and discounted corporate YMCA membership. Employees traveling overnight receive a Per Diem for meals & incidental expenses. Living Roofs is a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where team members are valued and supported in their career goals. We are proud to be recognized as a Leading Living Wage Employer by JustEconomics WNC.
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.