Landscape Health & Water Manager
About The Position
This is an entry-level to early-career position for someone passionate about plant health, sustainability, and irrigation. The role involves hands-on experience in horticulture, irrigation management, plant health care, and commercial landscape operations. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, solving problems, and making a visible impact on commercial properties. Responsibilities include visiting client properties, evaluating landscape health, monitoring irrigation, identifying concerns, and creating solutions to improve landscape appearance and long-term success. The role requires walking sites, inspecting plant material and turf, reviewing irrigation, documenting findings, writing reports, and communicating with customers and internal teams. It offers variety, critical thinking, and hands-on work.
Requirements
- Degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered
- 1–3 years of horticulture, irrigation, or landscape management experience preferred
- Knowledge of plant health, irrigation systems, pest and disease identification, and seasonal plant care
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail
- Valid Driver’s License with approved driving record
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to walk large properties, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform hands-on inspections and evaluations
Nice To Haves
- Graduating with a degree in horticulture, plant science, agriculture, environmental science, turf management, soil and water science, or a related field
- Experience through internships, campus projects, landscaping work, greenhouse work, irrigation experience, or coursework is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Conduct landscape and irrigation audits to evaluate overall plant health and site appearance
- Monitor irrigation systems and adjust watering schedules based on seasonal needs and plant types
- Identify turf, pest, disease, irrigation, and plant health concerns
- Learn and apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies
- Recommend improvements that help landscapes thrive
- Generate reports and communicate recommendations to internal teams and customers
- Partner with Account Managers and Repair Technicians to communicate findings and solutions
- Support newly installed landscapes through proper establishment and ongoing care
- Help ensure every property looks healthy, polished, and professionally maintained
- Take ownership of overall water management and plant health on assigned sites
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Hands-on industry training
- A supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
