Landscape Maintenance Specialist

Description

The City of Irvine Public Works & Sustainability Department is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Landscape Maintenance Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for an organized landscaping professional with expertise in water management using centralized irrigation controllers. The successful candidate will monitor the City's landscape maintenance contracts, maintain plantings and grounds, and perform irrigation system diagnostics, repairs, and installations.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining irrigation systems, entering data, preparing reports, and programming controllers. Additionally, you will oversee contractors, assist in procurement and billing, locate underground wiring problems, operate various equipment, and design irrigation system installations. The role also involves emergency repair readiness, plan checks, directing contract services, purchasing supplies, and maintaining records. A passion for sustainable landscaping and attention to detail is essential. Join us in enhancing the beauty and sustainability of our city.

We have a vacancy in Parks.

Your Impact

• Operate and maintain irrigation systems, including Calsense and WeatherTrak controllers, enter data, prepare irrigation reports, and program irrigation controllers.
• Oversee landscape contractors' performance and assist in the bidding, procurement, and billing processes.
• Locate and mark irrigation utilities for Underground Service Alert.
• Perform landscape development plan checks and reviews.
• May perform emergency repairs and be required to be on 24-hour emergency response (standby) or respond to emergency calls outside regular working hours.
• May work a variety of changing shifts in order to meet the maintenance needs of the department.
• Operate a variety of small and large equipment including chain saws, mowers and tractors.
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Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical training in landscape maintenance, water management, irrigation design, and/or troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Four years of specialized landscape maintenance experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class A California driver's license or a Class B license with a tanker endorsement may be required.

Best Fit

• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Plant Science or related field is preferred.
• Extensive background in landscape contracts, Irrigation, and horticulture management.
• Turf grass and ball field management experience a plus.
• Previous experience managing centralized irrigation systems, working in municipal or public sector organizations, and managing the work of contractors is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of outstanding customer service, situational awareness, and communication skills.
• Experience using GIS is a plus.

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

The Public Works & Sustainability Department combines the strengths of Administration & Planning, Park Development, Transportation Planning & Mobility, Infrastructure Maintenance & Operations, Capital Project Delivery, and Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives to create a unified approach to infrastructure management and sustainability. City assets include streetscapes, open space, City parks (community and neighborhood), athletic fields, bike trails, roadways, traffic signals, and more. The Capital Improvement Program has an annual delivery of $100 million in capital projects, in addition to the delivery of the globally relevant Great Park. With over 200 dedicated staff across five divisions, we prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and community engagement in all our endeavors. Together, we strive to build and maintain infrastructure that meets the needs of our community while ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

The Process
The selection process will include an examination and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.



Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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