Landscape Services Inspector

City of Moreno Valley•Moreno Valley, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a detail-oriented Landscape Services Inspector to oversee and inspect landscape construction and maintenance in public rights-of-way, greenbelts, and other open spaces. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with City standards, managing landscape maintenance contracts, and collaborating with contractors, developers, and community representatives to maintain safe, aesthetically pleasing landscapes. The position involves inspecting new and existing landscape projects, identifying maintenance deficiencies, coordinating corrective actions, and monitoring irrigation systems for efficiency. Additionally, the inspector will support contract administration, review bid documents, verify invoices, and provide excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by course work in landscape architecture, horticulture or a closely related field; and three years of landscape-related design and/or installation experience involving planning, installing and administering landscaping programs for medians, parks and large landscaped projects; OR, equivalent combination of training or related work experience.
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
A Qualified Applicator Certificate or License issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation or the ability to acquire within six months of date of hire.
A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Certificate or the ability to acquire within six months of date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in landscape construction, maintenance, and contract administration.
Expertise in horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, and pest management.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with contractors, developers, and the public.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving landscape deficiencies.
Keen eye for detail.
Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.
Thrives in a collaborative environment.
Knowledgeable about industry regulations.
Committed to maintaining the beauty and safety of the City's landscaped spaces.

Responsibilities

Oversee and inspect landscape construction and maintenance in public rights-of-way, greenbelts, and other open spaces.
Ensure compliance with City standards.
Manage landscape maintenance contracts.
Collaborate with contractors, developers, and community representatives to maintain safe, aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
Inspect new and existing landscape projects.
Identify maintenance deficiencies.
Coordinate corrective actions.
Monitor irrigation systems for efficiency.
Support contract administration.
Review bid documents.
Verify invoices.
Provide excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders.