Landscape Nursery Coordinator

SavATree•Carbondale, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursery Coordinator supports daily operations of the nursery. This role is essential in helping manage inventory, coordinate crews, and maintain efficient workflows in a high-end landscape environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working outdoors with plant material and equipment.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in various outdoor conditions
Strong communication and organization skills
Tech-savvy — comfortable using inventory apps, tagging tools, or spreadsheets
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience in landscaping, nursery operations, or tree installation preferred
Ability to think on the fly, and adjust to ever changing situations
Basic knowledge of plant material and tree species common to the Rocky Mountain region
Familiarity with equipment such as skid steers, trailers and trailering heavy loads, excavators, water pumps, and irrigation systems
CDL is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing and maintaining nursery layout by species (e.g., aspens, maples, crabapples, conifers)
Tag and track trees using digital inventory systems
Coordinate incoming and outgoing tree deliveries, verifying size and quality upon arrival
Support heeling-in process and irrigation setup for nursery stock
Help implement nursery map system and signage for visual organization
Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and restocking processes
Perform daily nursery health, irrigation, and inventory inspections
Support project manager in preparing trees and materials for installations
Help assemble crews for key operations such as digging, planting, and irrigation
Assist in staging equipment and tools prior to job site mobilization
Act as a secondary lead on smaller install days or when manager is unavailable
Maintain tool and equipment organization at both nursery and job sites
Document and report inconsistencies in plant sizes or supplier issues
Track crew hours and assist with scheduling updates
Communicate clearly with internal teams, vendors, and site foremen
Help prepare photos, tags, and descriptions for sales materials
Participate in team meetings and assist with seasonal planning
Assist clients with nursery walks and tree selections