Landscape Specialists

RIZZETTA & COMPANY INC

4d

About The Position

The Landscape Specialist position assists with the management of day-to-day field operations of all District-owned property including common areas and amenities, with a concentration on landscape & irrigation maintenance. The Landscape Services Specialist will be responsible for managing and coordinating the landscape & irrigation maintenance contracts for the districts. The Landscape Services Specialist will also prepare and develop landscape & irrigation maintenance bid proposals and oversee the bidding process. Lastly, the Landscape Services Specialist is responsible for performing site visits and providing written reports to the District Manager and maintenance vendor as requested.

Requirements

• Required - High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in the landscape/irrigation field.
• Knowledge of plants and landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate/manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues, vendors, and clients at all levels.
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups of people.
• Demonstrate leadership in maintaining high standards of professional behavior for self and staff.
• Demonstrate organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, creative, and independent thinking.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the organization's philosophy of high quality, professionalism, and culture.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - Associate degree.
• Certifications in Turf Management, Agronomics, Landscaping, Horticulture, or Arboriculture are preferred.
• Knowledge of landscaping or horticulture industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for all District-owned properties as requested by the District Manager.
• Assist District Manager in overseeing the daily field operations of landscape & irrigation maintenance contracts.
• Provide written Field Services Report to the District Manager.
• Attend Board of Supervisor and Vendor meetings, if requested, by the District Manager on an as needed basis. Some meetings occur in the evenings and will require some public speaking.
• Develop bid specs, advertise maintenance/construction projects, conduct pre-bid meetings, and bid openings, and advise respective Boards on bid selection process.
• Review financial and operating information, as appropriate.
• Coordinate and develop periodic financial and/or operating analyses to assist with annual budgeting upon request by the District Manager.
• Perform and assist with miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED