Grow with Us! #hiring

It will officially be Spring soon!   Site consultations, designs and tree pruning & grafting is ongoing and soon bigger installations will begin.

Are you motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join an award-winning landscaping company?

Pergola build at the east side Healing Gardens & Food Forest

Abundant Design is a small, but growing, permaculture based landscape design & install business located in central Iowa.  We help people build resiliency through edible landscapes and gardens, establish wildlife habitat and conservation practices.  We help provide experiences with nature and enjoyment of Creation in customer backyards, properties and communities. 

Abundant Design is looking for motivated individuals to help bring these projects to life.

Positions involve lots of digging, planting of native and edible plants, shrubs and trees; moving compost, rock and mulch; some hardscapes, walls and other builds.

Fresh rain garden installs

Seasonal Installers & Laborers

Perform landscaping and light construction for properties as directed.  Tasks may include, but not limited to - shoveling rock, sand, mulch and other materials on the job site; moving boulders; trenching by hand or with a machine; operating a laser level for grading; plantings ranging in size from large balled and burlapped (B&B) trees to delicate transplants

• Must be physically able to work hard outside in various conditions
• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Must be respectful of customers and their property 
• Must be able to get to and from job sites
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Knowledge of, or experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, a plus
• Experience operating power tools, equipment and small machinery, a plus

Great summer experience for students in conservation, natural resources, regenerative agriculture, and sustainability fields, or anyone interested in the same.  

Pay ~$15-20/hr, depending on experience.

Mulching a new multi-species orchard on a southern Iowa homestead

Full-Time Assistant & Crew Leader

Perform and lead team members in landscaping and light construction for properties as directed. Tasks may include, but not limited to - shoveling rock, sand, mulch and other materials on the job site; moving boulders; trenching by hand or with a machine; operating a laser level for grading; light grading with mini-skid steer, hauling materials; plantings ranging in size from large balled and burlapped (B&B) trees to delicate transplants

• Must be physically able to work hard outside in various conditions
• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Must be respectful of customers and their property 
• Must be able to get to and from job sites around the Des Moines metro 
• Knowledge of/experience in permaculture, gardening, horticulture, biology/ecology, and regional ecosystems 
• Experience operating tools, power tools and small machinery safely and efficiently
• Interest in permaculture, conservation, regenerative agriculture and sustainability
• Experience in permaculture, conservation, native plants and/or regenerative agriculture - Preferred
• BS/BA/AA Degree in natural sciences, Permaculture Designer's Certificate, or Stormwater Best Management Practices training - Preferred

Primarily working and training side by side with me through the early Spring, then independently or as a crew leader through the busy summer season.  Additional training opportunities possible.

Compensation commensurate with experience. 

To apply for these positions, email your Resume/CV/Work Experience and references to Abundant Design.

Job Openings for 2022

It will officially be Spring in a few days ! ! !  Site consultations, designs and tree pruning & grafting is ongoing and soon bigger installations will begin.

Are you motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join an award winning landscaping company?

Pergola build at the east side Healing Gardens & Food Forest

Abundant Design LLC is a small, but growing, permaculture based landscaping design & install business located in central Iowa.  At Abundant Design, we help people build resiliency through edible landscapes and gardens, establish wildlife habitat and conservation practices.  We help provide experiences with nature and enjoyment of Creation in customers' backyards, properties and communities. 

Abundant Design is looking for motivated individuals to help bring these projects to life.

Positions involve lots of digging, planting of native and edible plants, shrubs and trees; moving compost, rock and mulch; some hardscapes, walls and other builds.

Fresh rain garden installs

Seasonal Installers & Laborers

Perform landscaping and light construction for properties as directed.  Tasks may include, but not limited to - shoveling rock, sand, mulch and other materials on the job site; moving boulders; trenching by hand or with a machine; operating a laser level for grading; plantings ranging in size from large balled and burlapped (B&B) trees to delicate transplants

• Must be physically able to work hard outside in various conditions
• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Must be respectful of customers and their property 
• Must be able to get to and from job sites
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Knowledge of, or experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, a plus
• Experience operating power tools, equipment and small machinery, a plus

Great summer experience for students in conservation, natural resources, regenerative agriculture, and sustainability fields, or anyone interested in the same.  

Pay ~$13-16/hr, depending on experience.

Mulching a new multi-species orchard on a southern Iowa homestead

Full-Time Assistant & Crew Leader

Perform and lead team members in landscaping and light construction for properties as directed. Tasks may include, but not limited to - shoveling rock, sand, mulch and other materials on the job site; moving boulders; trenching by hand or with a machine; operating a laser level for grading; light grading with mini-skid steer, hauling materials; plantings ranging in size from large balled and burlapped (B&B) trees to delicate transplants

• Must be physically able to work hard outside in various conditions
• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Must be respectful of customers and their property 
• Must be able to get to and from job sites around the Des Moines metro 
• Knowledge of/experience in permaculture, gardening, horticulture, biology/ecology, and regional ecosystems 
• Experience operating tools, power tools and small machinery safely and efficiently
• Interest in permaculture, conservation, regenerative agriculture and sustainability
• Experience in permaculture, conservation, native plants and/or regenerative agriculture - Preferred
• BS/BA/AA Degree in natural sciences, Permaculture Designer's Certificate, or Stormwater Best Management Practices training - Preferred

Primarily working and training side by side with me through the early Spring, then independently or as a crew leader through the busy summer season.  Additional training opportunities possible.

Compensation commensurate with experience. 

To apply for these positions, email your Resume/CV/Work Experience and references to Abundant Design.

Now Hiring!

It's almost Spring and project installations are soon to begin ! ! !

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join an award winning landscaping company?

Abundant Design LLC is a small, but growing, permaculture based landscaping design & install business located in central Iowa.  At Abundant Design, we help people build resiliency through edible landscapes and gardens, establish wildlife habitat and conservation practices.  We help provide experiences with nature and enjoyment of Creation in customers' backyards, properties and communities. 

Abundant Design is looking for motivated individuals to help bring these projects to life.

Positions involve lots of digging, planting of native and edible plants, shrubs and trees; moving compost, rock and mulch; some hardscapes, walls and other builds.

Mulching a new multi-species orchard on a southern Iowa homestead

Seasonal Full & Part Time Laborers

Perform landscaping and light construction for properties as directed.  Tasks may include, but not limited to - shoveling rock, sand, mulch and other materials on the job site; moving boulders; trenching by hand or with a machine; operating a laser level for grading; plantings ranging in size from large balled and burlapped (B&B) trees to delicate transplants

• Must be physically able to work hard outside in various conditions
• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Must be respectful of customers and their property 
• Must be able to get to and from job sites
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Knowledge of, or experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, a plus
• Experience operating power tools, equipment and small machinery, a plus

Great summer experience for students in conservation, natural resources, regenerative agriculture, and sustainability fields, or anyone interested in the same.  

Pay ~$12-15/hr, depending on experience.

Fresh rain garden install - Urbandale

Full-Time Assistant & Crew Leader

Perform and lead team members in landscaping and light construction for properties as directed. Tasks may include, but not limited to - shoveling rock, sand, mulch and other materials on the job site; moving boulders; trenching by hand or with a machine; operating a laser level for grading; light grading with mini-skidsteer, hauling materials; plantings ranging in size from large balled and burlapped (B&B) trees to delicate transplants

• Must be physically able to work hard outside in various conditions
• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Must be respectful of customers and their property 
• Must be able to get to and from job sites around the Des Moines metro 
• Knowledge of/experience in permaculture, gardening, horticulture, biology/ecology, and regional ecosystems 
• Experience operating tools, power tools and small machinery safely and efficiently
• Interest in permaculture, conservation, regenerative agriculture and sustainability
• Experience in permaculture, conservation, native plants and/or regenerative agriculture, a plus
• BS/BA in Natural Resources, Permaculture Designer's Certificate, or Stormwater Best Management Practices training, a plus

Primarily working and training side by side with me through the early Spring, then independently or as a crew leader through the busy seasons.  Additional training opportunities possible.

Compensation commensurate with experience. 

Pergola build at the east side Healing Garden

To apply for these positions, email your Resume/CV/Work Experience and references to Abundant Design.

Grow - your Career!

Abundant Design is looking for an experienced landscaper with big, green dreams. Are you an ethical, driven individual ready to strive for the next level and grow your career with Abundant Design?

Abundant Design LLC is a small, but growing, permaculture based landscaping business located in central Iowa.  At Abundant Design, we help people build resiliency through edible landscapes and gardens, establish wildlife habitat and conservation practices.  We help provide experiences with nature and enjoyment of Creation in customers' backyards, properties and communities. 

                     

                    

Similar work as the job I posted earlier this year but with the ability to lead and supervise work done to expectations. Primarily working hands on with me this Fall as we finish out the scheduled work, then lead a crew(s) next year to transform designs into reality. 

Lots of digging and planting of native and edible plants, shrubs and trees; moving compost, rock and mulch; some hardscape installation and builds. 

Tasks may include, but not limited to - shoveling rock, moving boulders, trenching by hand or with a machine, operating a laser level for grading, light grading with mini-skidsteer, hauling material, plantings ranging in size from large balled and burlapped (B&B) trees to delicate transplants.

• Must be physically able to work hard outside in various conditions
• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
• Must be respectful of customers and their property 
• Must be able to get to and from job sites around the metro 
• Knowledge of/experience in permaculture, gardening, horticulture, biology/ecology, and local ecosystems 
• Experience operating tools, power tools and small machinery safely and efficiently
• Interest in permaculture, conservation, regenerative agriculture and sustainability 

Pay commensurate with experience. 

Email your Resume/CV/Work Experience and references, if interested.

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I look forward to hearing from you!

Help Wanted - Seasonal Landscape Crew

I'm putting together a crew for the season.  Want to join us?

Spreading chips on an orchard install

Contour swale installation

Abundant Design is looking for seasonal Part-time to Full-Time laborers where we help people build resiliency through gardens and edible landscapes, establish wildlife habitat and conservation practices, and provide enjoyment of Creation in their own backyards, properties and communities.

Lots of digging and planting of native and edible plants, shrubs and trees; moving compost, rock and mulch; some limited hardscape and builds.

Tasks may included, but not limited to - shoveling rock, moving boulders, trenching by hand or with a machine, operating a laser level for grading, light grading with mini-skidsteer, hauling material, plantings ranging in size from large balled and burlapped (B&B) trees to delicate transplants

Must be physically able to work hard outside in various conditions, communicate clearly and follow instructions, be respectful of customers and their property. Must also be able to get to and from job sites around the metro.

Knowledge of or experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, biology/ecology, and local ecosystems a plus.

Experience operating small machinery a plus. 

Great for students in conservation, agriculture and sustainability fields, or anyone interested in the same.

Pay ~$10-15/hr, depending on experience.

Email us your Resume/CV/Work experience and references, if interested.

Steel planter boxes assembly

Rain Garden grading

Stone edging around a Mandala Garden