Landscaping Specialist

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Vesta Property Services has been in the industry for more than 30 years and holds over

800 community management contracts while serving the amenity needs of Florida's most prestigious communities! We are proud to employ over 1,000 associates and have been rated as one of Florida’s Top Workplaces

SUMMARY

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:

• 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The working environment has 90% outdoor supervision and 10% in office and meeting rooms. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to the elements throughout the year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This is a largely physically active role
• Ability to frequently lift and or move items over 50lbs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud
• This is an active position and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing

TRAVEL:

Some local travel could be expected for this role. There will be a significant amount of driving around the community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active/Valid Driver’s License is required
• 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.
• 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.

BENEFITS:

At Vesta Property Services, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and provide you with unique benefits that meet your needs and the needs of your family, including your pets. We offer benefits such as medical, dental and vision, life and disability, 401K retirement plans, and additional benefits such as Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account and Pet Discount Plan.

In Addition, we provide support by offering free counseling sessions, legal advice sessions, professional development and an outstanding referral program- to both our Full-time and Part-time staff associates!

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Vesta Property Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Vesta Property Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Vesta Property Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.