Landscape Services Inspector

Status: Full-time

About the role

The City is seeking a detail-oriented Landscape Services Inspector to oversee and inspect landscape construction and maintenance in public rights-of-way, greenbelts, and other open spaces. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with City standards, managing landscape maintenance contracts, and collaborating with contractors, developers, and community representatives to maintain safe, aesthetically pleasing landscapes.

The position involves inspecting new and existing landscape projects, identifying maintenance deficiencies, coordinating corrective actions, and monitoring irrigation systems for efficiency. Additionally, the inspector will support contract administration, review bid documents, verify invoices, and provide excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect landscape construction and maintenance in public rights-of-way, greenbelts, and other open spaces.
• Ensure compliance with City standards for landscape projects.
• Manage landscape maintenance contracts.
• Collaborate with contractors, developers, and community representatives.
• Inspect new and existing landscape projects.
• Identify maintenance deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor irrigation systems for efficiency.
• Support contract administration, including reviewing bid documents and verifying invoices.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders.

Requirements

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by course work in landscape architecture, horticulture, or a closely related field; and three years of landscape-related design and/or installation experience involving planning, installing, and administering landscaping programs for medians, parks, and large landscaped projects. An equivalent combination of training or related work experience may also be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in landscape construction, maintenance, and contract administration.
• Expertise in horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, and pest management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, developers, and the public.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving landscape deficiencies.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Knowledge of industry regulations.
• Commitment to maintaining the beauty and safety of the City's landscaped spaces.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements

• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• A Qualified Applicator Certificate or License issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation or the ability to acquire within six months of hire.
• A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Certificate or the ability to acquire within six months of hire.

Schedule

Flexible schedule; placement on a 5/8, 9/80, or 4/10 work schedule.

Pay

A 2% base salary increase is scheduled to take effect in the first full pay period beginning after July 1, 2026.

About the City of Moreno Valley

The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse city has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities.

About the Parks and Community Services Department

The mission of the Parks and Community Services Department is to enhance the quality of life in Moreno Valley by providing safe and welcoming parks, trails, and open spaces, and by offering enriching recreational opportunities through quality facilities, programs, services, and activities for residents. The department promotes the safety and well-being of Moreno Valley youth and families through positive recreational, social, and educational opportunities.