Landscape Coordinator

Description

Job Overview:

The Landscape Coordinator functions as an integral part of our landscape management team. This position is responsible for the maintenance of two greenhouses, seasonal planting beds, fruit trees, and container material throughout the parks. In collaboration with our Lifestyle team and under the direction of the Landscape Maintenance & Development Manager, the Landscape Coordinator develops and executes ongoing programs for our community members. Customer service is primary, and associates must maintain a good relationship with the residents, co­workers, and vendors. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the community and inspire others about the importance of gardening, sustainability, and our diverse landscape.

Spanning approximately 2,100 acres in the heart of Irvine, the Great Park Neighborhoods Community sits on the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro base. The base has been transformed into a community that honors its military past while creating an inventive city of the future. Great Park Neighborhoods Community will continue to be developed over the coming years into multiple neighborhoods offering homes for people of all ages and all lifestyles. The community is slated for approximately 10,000 homes to be built over these years of development and will have several parks, pools, clubhouses, reservable indoor and outdoor spaces, school sites, and more. All this falls under the careful care of Management of Great Park Neighborhoods Community Association (GPN).

We are looking for an individual that will be an active supporter of GPN’s vision and philosophies, and FirstService Residential’s commitment to client, staff, and community. The ideal candidate will be extremely detail-oriented and organized. The expectation for this individual is to support the Landscape Maintenance & Development Manager, and General Manager (GM) to meet GPN Board goals and objectives with respect to preservation of the appearance of the community in line with the Operating Standards.

All team members operate by the FirstService Residential Employee Code of Conduct and embrace The Great Park Neighborhoods motto: “Life will be different here”.

Compensation: $24-26/hr

FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client’s property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client’s directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Your Responsibilities:

Horticulture

• Maintain containerized plants, fruit trees, garden beds, and greenhouses in a manner consistent with best horticulture practices to prioritize production and sustainability
• Develop and implement planting plans for seasonal edible and ornamental crops, perennial plantings, container materials, and other areas as needed
• Monitor hardscape and infrastructure pertaining to the greenhouses and surrounding planting areas

Administration & Communication

• Respond to resident communications, follow up with relevant vendors, and ensure work is documented and completed on time
• Maintain clear and accurate records
• Attend weekly and monthly landscape-related field inspections and other meetings as required, creating a punch list and following up with outstanding items as needed

Programs

• Develop and conduct engaging and educational programs for community groups centered around GPN’s diverse landscape and home gardening topics
• Develop and track metrics for successful programs and events to measure outcomes and standards for GPN’s Lifestyle goals
• Participate in special events, workshops, and classes as they relate to the landscape department
• Interact with the public in a friendly and informative manner, answering questions and providing guidance on horticultural topics

Culture/Other

• Must adhere to and exemplify the company’s core values, and Global Service Standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent customer service and relationship building background/skills
• Effective communication skills (including verbal, written, and listening skills)
• Collaborative decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to draft correspondence and reports, and respond to inquiries and client concerns effectively and independently
• Strong organizational skills and time management abilities while working in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
• Ability to set and communicate deadlines and follow through on tasks for clients
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Intermediate knowledge of Google suite and Microsoft Applications, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel

Education and Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in greenhouse maintenance, urban farming, or closely related subject. Must have experience with basic hand tools, irrigation maintenance, and integrated pest management
• Education in horticulture or closely related field or equivalent field experience including plant identification, pests and diseases, fertilizers and soil sciences, horticulture, botany, arboriculture, and irrigation
• Knowledge of pruning methods, edible plant production, care of California native species, containerized plant care, pest and disease identification, irrigation, and typical greenhouse and landscape maintenance
• Ability to lead engaging tours, host workshops, and conduct educational classes independently and with the support of the Landscape Manager

Physical Requirements & Working Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fully on-site role
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, with ability to support special events and programs on weekends and evenings as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods while performing landscape maintenance tasks.
• Frequent movement between greenhouses, planting areas, and landscaped sites.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally (e.g., soil bags, fertilizer, potted plants, tools).
• Frequent lifting or movement of lighter items (up to 25 pounds).
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle tools, pruning equipment, irrigation components, and small machinery.
• Visual ability to identify plant health issues, pests, weeds, and disease symptoms.
• Hearing ability sufficient to detect equipment sounds, alarms, or verbal instructions in outdoor settings.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, sun, wind, and rain.
• Exposure to soil, fertilizers, pesticides, and other horticultural materials (with appropriate personal protective equipment provided).
• Ability to safely operate small landscape equipment, carts, and vehicles as needed.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as assigned.

Tools & Equipment Used:

• General office equipment
• Basic garden hand tools

Travel:

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid California Driver’s License, and State mandated vehicle insurance and registration
• Role requires regular driving between multiple sites within the work location

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and those working 30+ hours)
• Part time 20+ hours qualify for dental and vision
• 401K match
• Time off including vacation, sick, and company paid holidays
• Pet insurance available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Legal services
• Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates
• Domestic partner coverage
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account

About Us:

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

To learn more about our company and culture, please visit www.fsresidential.com/california

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances.

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