Description

Cultivating Excellence: Inspect, Improve, Inspire

The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring a Landscape Services Inspectors in our Parks & Community Services Department.

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Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

THE POSITION

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.

Find additional information in the Landscape Services Inspector job description.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has a strong background in landscape construction, maintenance, and contract administration, with expertise in horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, and pest management. They possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, allowing them to work effectively with contractors, developers, and the public to ensure high-quality landscape installations and maintenance. A proactive approach to identifying and resolving landscape deficiencies, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to interpret blueprints and specifications are essential. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, is knowledgeable about industry regulations, and is committed to maintaining the beauty and safety of the City's landscaped spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above 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; OR, equivalent combination of training or related work experience.

A Qualified Applicator Certificate or License issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation or the ability to acquire within six months of date of hire.

A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Certificate or the ability to acquire within six months of date of hire.

THE PARKS & LANDSCAPE SERVICES DIVISION

The Parks & Landscape Services Division Manages And Provides Maintenance Services For City Parks And Facilities. Operating Under The Parks & Community Services Department, We Are Committed To Providing Maintenance And Operations To

Parks
Trails
Golf Course
Sports Fields
Senior Center
Skate Parks
Equestrian Center
Community Centers
Landscaped Parkways & Medians
Open Space
Storm Water Basins

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.

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