Job Abstract

1. Reviews landscape district projects, monitors and evaluates their condition, quality, appearance, conformance to City standards and overall maintenance status. Typical observations are made in regard to irrigation operation and management, turf care, site trimming and detail, trash/debris clean-up, pest, disease and weed control. Monitor the condition of the infrastructure and identify elements that need to be replaced before failures lead to plant damage whenever possible.
2. Meets with landscape district contractors to supervise work status, furnish verbal and written instructions, work orders, correction lists (punch lists), requests for extra work and repairs. Review work items as completed by the contractor to verify work is complete.
3. Evaluates, responds to and resolve requests from the public regarding concerns, inquiries, requests for service and information. This may result in additional contact with the landscape district's contractors, other vendors or suppliers, as well as other City departments or outside agencies.
4. Maintain records of work accomplished, usually involving, but not limited to, landscape punch lists and e-feedback records, photographs, reports and email communications. Review, track, and act on complaints and payment requests.
5. Consults with supervisors on matters pertaining to complex or politically sensitive issues, or where there is no precedence for action or resolutions.
6. Schedules, supervises and evaluates tree maintenance and removal operations within the landscape district. Keep records of all trimming and removals for future reference and inquiries.
7. Reviews and approves proposals and processes invoices for payment.
8. Monitors safety and traffic control by contractors.
9. Handles emergency calls; on call availability outside normal working hours/days as required.
10. Perform related duties pertaining to landscape maintenance/project monitoring, as required.
11. Act as a Senior Landscape Inspector during absences of Senior Inspector on an upgrade basis.

1. Knowledge and ability in the methods, materials and operating practices used in the commercial maintenance of irrigation systems, trees, shrubs, turf and ground cover.
2. A knowledge of plant material types, habits and growth, and their maintenance characteristics necessary to perform related maintenance duties.
3. Ability to learn the landscape maintenance district areas, boundaries and physical layout of areas to be managed.
4. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and fellow employees.
5. Ability to keep accurate records of work and job duties in written and digital format.
6. Ability to work with word processing, digital images and email programs to perform job duties and tasks.
7. Ability to perform job duties unsupervised in the field.
8. Understanding of pesticide, pre-emergent, rodent, fertilizer and weed control materials and safety regulations.
9. Understanding of tree types and tree care requirements, including proper pruning, removal identification, hazard and safety risk, new planting and establishment.
10. Landscape design experience and skill (AutoCAD and GIS).
11. ISA Arborist Certification.
12. DPR Pest Control Applicators License or Certificate.
13. Knowledge and ability in water management methods, irrigation controller programing, and central irrigation control systems.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduate from High School and five years of experience in landscape maintenance and tree care, including direction of field personnel. College level courses in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agronomy, Landscape Irrigation Design or equivalent is highly desirable and may be submitted as experience.

At least one year of experience in a supervisory/lead role in a commercial/institutional landscape management or design management environment.

License & Other Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements
Environmental Conditions: Office/field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, dust, sun, odors, vibrations, smoke, and other potential irritants found in residential, commercial and industrial environments.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require moderate physical effort, typically involving climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting and moving of objects and materials of moderate to heavy weight (25-100 lbs.), standing for extended periods and working in inclement weather. An incumbent twists, climbs stairs, ladders and inclines, crawls and works in confined spaces. In the field an incumbent may walk on slippery/uneven slopes and surfaces, be exposed to extreme noise, damp conditions, construction fumes, solvents, chemicals, dust, soil, electrical hazards and vehicular traffic. An incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.

Exempt/Non-Exempt
This is a non-exempt position. Overtime at the rate of one and one half times the hourly rate of the classification is paid for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

Background Check/Physical Exam
Individuals selected for employment will be required to pass a background check (fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical examination. The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and medical facility designated by the City. Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, medical examination and received a final offer letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Personnel Department prior to the final date of an examination.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

Disaster Service Worker
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Yorba Linda Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.