Landscape Management Consultant

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Job Description

LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

DEFINITION

Perform regular inspection of common area landscapes, homeowner associations, sports parks, facilities, landscape slopes, v-ditches, water quality basins, bio-swales, medians, greenbelts and other landscaped areas as well as field maintenance and construction projects; interpret landscape plans as well as fuel modification plans and administer landscape maintenance and landscape construction contracts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Conduct field inspections of landscaped areas; evaluate field conditions and problems; communicate and authorize repairs as required.

· Coordinate, evaluate and interpret the specifications, landscape and fuel modification plans codes, procedures controlling landscape maintenance contracts and the work of contractors.

· Coordinate with contractors, outside agencies and the property management personnel; interpret and explain policies, requirements and restrictions for the landscape.

· Prepare letters, memoranda, punch lists, landscape scorecards, e-mails, and other written correspondence relative to landscape maintenance.

· Facilitate weekly and bi-monthly meetings with contractors and property management groups to discuss schedules, budgets, problems, and progress of contracted services.

· Prepare and maintain records and reports related to landscape maintenance activities and performance.

· Direct and set priorities for on-going maintenance contracts.

· Investigate and respond to homeowner concerns, complaints and inquiries regarding the maintenance of landscaped areas.

· Inspect and document water quality retention basin conditions; develop and communicate results.

· Attend weekly builder walks with community management team, landscape architects, builder developer and landscaper contractor.

· Participate in weekly meetings with community homeowners and community manager relating to landscaper contractor performance.

· Acquire, interpret, communicate, development and execute plan from soil and or plant tissue samples to improve landscape.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)

· Identify, record and communicate plant and tree replacement for warranty replacement purposes from builder or developer.

· Create and/or develop maintenance files for tracking in SmartSheet and Google Sheets.

· Develop and document landscape score cards to rate performance of contractor on a weekly and quarterly basis.

· As required coordinate landscape issues and develop solutions with master landscape architect.

· Attend and participate in association general session and executive board meetings

· Create data points for mapping tree inventories.

· Attend, participate and recommend work activity in quarterly open space (Rancho Reserve) walks with community manager, landscape contractor, open space staff, and pest management contractor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

· Principles and procedures of contract administration in homeowners’ associations, environmental, landscape common areas, medians, slopes, fuel modification areas, greenbelts and other landscape areas.

· Pertinent federal, state, and local policies, codes, laws, and regulations affecting landscape maintenance and construction.

· Principles and practices of horticulture, landscaping, arboriculture, urban forestry, soil management, irrigation and water management, soil characteristics, application and uses of various pesticides and landscape and irrigation design.

· Terminology, methods, practices, materials, and techniques related to landscape construction and landscape maintenance.

· Office methods, procedures, and computer equipment and data bases.

· Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.

· Safe work practices.

Ability to:

· Apply administrative and technical knowledge to assure compliance with landscape contracts.

· Apply administrative and technical knowledge to assure compliance with landscape pesticide application.

· Follow proper inspection techniques to create punch lists and score cards relating to landscape maintenance performance.

· Respond to requests and inquiries from the homeowners.

· Operate personal computer, tablets and other technical equipment to access information.

QUALIFICATIONS (continued)

Knowledge of:

· Read and interpret complex landscape plans, construction plans, and specifications.

· Diagnose and assess horticulture problems and recommend an effective course of action.

· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

· Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

· Work independently without supervision.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

A minimum of five (10) years of responsible landscape maintenance and construction experience in irrigation management, private home owner association maintenance, retail nursery management, fuel modification and other landscape areas.

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12) grade supplemented by two years of accredited college or university courses in contract management and administration, horticulture practices, construction technology, or a closely related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

LICENCES

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record. Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months, a Certified Arborist Certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various landscapes, slopes, facilities, medians, greenbelts, sports parks, basins and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, traffic, heights on scaffolding and ladders for specific assignments, work in confined spaces, on slippery or uneven surfaces, and work around construction and maintenance equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

 

 

 

Company DescriptionMonarch Environmental is a 3rd party horticulture consulting company. We Strive to improve the lives we impact, the landscapes we oversee and the communities we serve by offering the following services:

Commercial landscape maintenance oversight
Quality assurance
Water management
Arboriculture
Report writing
Plant palette development
Landscape designCompany DescriptionMonarch Environmental is a 3rd party horticulture consulting company. We Strive to improve the lives we impact, the landscapes we oversee and the communities we serve by offering the following services:\r
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Commercial landscape maintenance oversight\r
Quality assurance\r
Water management\r
Arboriculture\r
Report writing\r
Plant palette development\r
Landscape design

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