Landscape Coordinator

An integral part of our landscape management team, the Landscape Coordinator maintains greenhouses, seasonal planting beds, fruit trees, and container material across the parks. Working with the Lifestyle team and under the Landscape Maintenance & Development Manager, you’ll develop and execute ongoing programs that engage community members in gardening, sustainability, and the diverse landscape of the Great Park Neighborhoods.

About the Community

The Great Park Neighborhoods Community spans approximately 2,100 acres on the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro base in Irvine. This evolving community honors its military heritage while creating an inventive city of the future, with plans for 10,000 homes, multiple parks, pools, clubhouses, reservable spaces, and school sites. All landscape and lifestyle amenities are managed by the Great Park Neighborhoods Community Association (GPN) and supported by FirstService Residential.

Responsibilities

• Horticulture
  • Maintain containerized plants, fruit trees, garden beds, and greenhouses following 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 designated areas.
  • Monitor hardscape and infrastructure related to greenhouses and surrounding planting areas.
• Administration & Communication
  • Respond to resident communications, coordinate with vendors, and ensure work is documented and completed on time.
  • Maintain clear and accurate records.
  • Attend weekly and monthly landscape-related field inspections and meetings; create punch lists and follow up on outstanding items.
• Programs
  • Develop and conduct engaging, educational programs for community groups centered on GPN’s diverse landscape and home gardening topics.
  • Develop and track metrics to measure program success and align with GPN’s Lifestyle goals.
  • Participate in special events, workshops, and classes related to the landscape department.
  • Interact with the public in a friendly, informative manner, answering questions and providing horticultural guidance.
• Culture & Other
  • Adhere to and exemplify the company’s core values and Global Service Standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in greenhouse maintenance, urban farming, or a closely related field.
• Experience with basic hand tools, irrigation maintenance, and integrated pest management.
• Education in horticulture or a related field, or equivalent field experience including plant identification, pests and diseases, fertilizers and soil sciences, botany, arboriculture, and irrigation.
• Knowledge of pruning methods, edible plant production, care of California native species, containerized plant care, pest and disease identification, 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.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and listening).
• Collaborative decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to draft correspondence and reports, and respond to inquiries and client concerns effectively and independently.
• Strong organizational skills and time management in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Ability to set and communicate deadlines and follow through on tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

• 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 various 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.

Tools & Equipment Used

• General office equipment.
• Basic garden hand tools.

Travel

• 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.

Pay

$24–26/hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (full-time and those working 30+ hours).
• Part-time associates working 20+ hours qualify for dental and vision.
• 401K match.
• Time off including vacation, sick leave, 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.