Landscape Coordinator at FirstService Residential in Irvine, CA

Summary: FirstService Residential provides professional association management services for residential communities. The Landscape Coordinator maintains greenhouses, planting beds, fruit trees, and container materials while developing sustainable horticultural programs and supporting landscape operations. The role also provides resident customer service, coordinates vendors and documentation, and leads educational programs and events related to gardening and the community landscape.

Responsibilities:
- Maintain containerized plants, fruit trees, garden beds, and greenhouses in a manner consistent with best horticulture practices to prioritize production and sustainability
- Develop and implement planting plans for seasonal edible and ornamental crops, perennial plantings, container materials, and other areas as needed
- Monitor hardscape and infrastructure pertaining to the greenhouses and surrounding planting areas
- Respond to resident communications, follow up with relevant vendors, and ensure work is documented and completed on time
- Maintain clear and accurate records
- Attend weekly and monthly landscape-related field inspections and other meetings as required, creating a punch list and following up with outstanding items as needed
- Develop and conduct engaging and educational programs for community groups centered around GPN’s diverse landscape and home gardening topics
- Develop and track metrics for successful programs and events to measure outcomes and standards for GPN’s Lifestyle goals
- Participate in special events, workshops, and classes as they relate to the landscape department
- Interact with the public in a friendly and informative manner, answering questions and providing guidance on horticultural topics
- Must adhere to and exemplify the company’s core values, and Global Service Standards
- Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service and relationship building background/skills
- Effective communication skills (including verbal, written, and listening skills)
- Collaborative decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to draft correspondence and reports, and respond to inquiries and client concerns effectively and independently
- Strong organizational skills and time management abilities while working in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
- Ability to set and communicate deadlines and follow through on tasks for clients
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Intermediate knowledge of Google suite and Microsoft Applications, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel
- 1-3 years of experience in greenhouse maintenance, urban farming, or closely related subject. Must have experience with basic hand tools, irrigation maintenance, and integrated pest management
- Education in horticulture or closely related field or equivalent field experience including plant identification, pests and diseases, fertilizers and soil sciences, horticulture, botany, arboriculture, and irrigation
- Knowledge of pruning methods, edible plant production, care of California native species, containerized plant care, pest and disease identification, irrigation, and typical greenhouse and landscape maintenance
- Ability to lead engaging tours, host workshops, and conduct educational classes independently and with the support of the Landscape Manager
- Fully on-site role
- Work schedule: Monday – Friday, with ability to support special events and programs on weekends and evenings as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods while performing landscape maintenance tasks
- Frequent movement between greenhouses, planting areas, and landscaped sites
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally (e.g., soil bags, fertilizer, potted plants, tools)
- Frequent lifting or movement of lighter items (up to 25 pounds)
- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle tools, pruning equipment, irrigation components, and small machinery
- Visual ability to identify plant health issues, pests, weeds, and disease symptoms
- Hearing ability sufficient to detect equipment sounds, alarms, or verbal instructions in outdoor settings
- Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, sun, wind, and rain
- Exposure to soil, fertilizers, pesticides, and other horticultural materials (with appropriate personal protective equipment provided)
- Ability to safely operate small landscape equipment, carts, and vehicles as needed
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as assigned
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid California Driver's License, and State mandated vehicle insurance and registration
- Role requires regular driving between multiple sites within the work location

Required Skills: Horticulture, Greenhouse Maintenance, Urban Farming, Irrigation Maintenance, Integrated Pest Management, Plant Identification, Pest and Disease Identification, Pruning Methods, Edible Plant Production, Containerized Plant Care, California Native Plant Care, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and those working 30+ hours), Part time 20+ hours qualify for dental and vision, 401K match, Time off including vacation, sick, and company paid holidays, Pet insurance available, Tuition reimbursement, Legal services, Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates, Domestic partner coverage, Health savings account, Flexible spending account, Appropriate personal protective equipment provided