Landscaping Specialist

VESTA PROPERTY SERVICES INC•Sun City Center, FL

6d•$48,800 - $72,800•Onsite

About The Position

The on-site Landscape Specialist will provide independent oversight of landscape contracts, tree and palm contract, palm fertilization program, and association mulch program to ensure vendor compliance with the terms and conditions and to document overall performance daily, recommending corrective action when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active/Valid Driver’s License is required
Specific knowledge of the maintenance requirements for typical Florida turfgrass strains, Florida plant, trees and ornamental landscaping maintenance requirements
Proficient in proper practices for maintenance and care of all landscapes i.e. mowing, edging, pruning, arbor care, pest control, irrigation and fertilization
Direct experience in residential/commercial landscaping maintenance as a crew lead and/or supervisor of landscaping crews.
Ability to read and interpret contracts
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prefer FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association) certification, or equivalent accreditation. If not certified upon start, must be willing to gain certification early in the role.

Responsibilities

Utilize Microsoft suite products, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Word in particular.
iAuditor digital inspections or similar inspection software
Daily inspection of Association landscaping, noting any contract variances and/or deficiencies in quality
Meeting with Board Members or designated points of contact for the association on a routine basis to address their specific needs and determine satisfaction with the landscape vendors
Partner with the Vendors to help provide outstanding service and landscapes to the Associations and ensure services are provided in an adequate and timely manner
Liaison between the landscape vendors and board members
Prepare weekly landscape grading scores based on select criteria
Utilize the work order system for tracking and follow up on landscaping items from the Associations daily
General office skills i.e. telephone, computer, filing, copying, scanning etc.
Prepare reports and receive reports, organize, and securely file records
Facilitate proper workflow for assigned documents and information