5108-501 Landscape Operations Coordinator

Village Management Services•Laguna Woods, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction from Landscape Manager, plans and coordinates the daily operations of the work of crews engaged in landscaping activities; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks. Maintains established standards and resolves landscaping problems and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from High School supplemented by College level course work in administration, horticulture and/or extensive experience in landscaping coordination or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary precautions associated with assigned equipment.
Knowledge of computer and software programs necessary for communication and record keeping.
Ability to lay out the work of personnel performing various tasks in a manner conductive to full performance and high morale.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public and to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and coordinates the work involved with the landscaping.
Works with crew foreman and supervisors to establish daily schedules and review landscaping problems, including scheduling and completion.
Inspects work by crews and contractors, both completed and while in progress.
Maintains office files, posts data to records, compiles and computes data from files and other sources in preparing complex reports.
Prepares and maintains moderately complex fiscal, operating and other records.
Provides information to the public concerning rules, regulations and activities; directs individuals to proper locations; refers difficult and unusual problems to an appropriate official, schedules appointments and maintains an appropriate calendar.
Maintains landscaping activity records for all sections by consolidated schedule and input to computer database.
Operates a company vehicle to perform duties.
Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier; and respects the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.
Confers with the Landscape Manager regarding special recurring problems concerning landscaping activity, maintenance and operations.
Makes field decisions regarding landscaping operations, meets and confers with other divisions and outside personnel such as vendors.