Permaculture careers in SF bay area?

topic posted Mon, April 21, 2008 - 1:11 PM by  Dj ABC
Greetings all,

My name is Aaron Cohick and I am the sole proprietor of ABC Maintenance. I specialize in property maintenance, repairs, and remodels in the San Francisco Bay area.

I have over 20 years experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, masonry, fencing and deck repair, appliance repair and installation, a/v installation, landscaping/irrigation, computer repair, automotive and machinery mechanics, etc.

My college education is in art and design as well, so my work quality is has a strict attention to detail and aesthetics.

I have always worked with an eye toward recycling as much as possible and utilized green methods, (when possible), in doing any project. I have a keen interest in the permaculture concepts and lifestyle, have read the manuals, visited the center in Australia, and taken courses on rammed earth/adobe construction.

My dream in life is to find a way to make a decent living utilizing my natural talents, but in a way that is even more wholistic and true to permaculture.

So I am hoping we can discuss some resources one could use in order to find work in this area?

Thanks for any help in advance,

Aaron Cohick
ABC Maintenance
Office (415)564-3904
Mobile (415)606-8281
posted by:
Dj ABC
California
  • Re: Permaculture careers in SF bay area?

    Sat, April 26, 2008 - 12:48 PM
    The best way to *find* work, is to MAKE the opportunity yourself.
    Take some Perma classes or read a buncha perma-books.
    Offer permaculture work as part of your ABC Maintenance gig. ABC, not just for landlords, but also for folks desiring the permaculture way... or design your maintenance work so that the places you maintain 'naturally' begin to become more self-sustaining.

    Grow your own pathway.