Field Landscape Inspector – Plants, Irrigation & Soils

Jacobs Engineering Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Landscape Inspector to join our team in Tampa and Sarasota, Florida. This is a field position requiring on-site work at construction sites to inspect and document activities for conformance with plans during installation and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of landscape construction experience, reads plans, understands irrigation and soils, and may travel within Florida, including evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum of commercial landscape construction and/or landscape maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape/construction plans.
• Knowledge of landscape installation including palms, trees, shrubs, sod, irrigation and aesthetic features.
• Experience in plant identification.
• Understanding of Florida nursery grades and standards.
• Understanding of soils and basic hydrology.
• Knowledge of herbicide and insecticide application.

Responsibilities

• Inspect on-site activities for conformance with project plans and specifications.
• Document conditions during installation, establishment and long-term maintenance.
• Travel within Florida; occasional weekend/night work may be required.
• Communicate findings clearly and write field reports.

Skills

Read and interpret landscape plans

Landscape installation knowledge

Plant identification

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

Higher education

FNGLA Florida Certified Landscape Technician (FCLT)

ISA Certified Arborist

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Landscape Inspector to join our team in Tampa and Sarasota, Florida. This is a field position requiring on-site work at construction sites to inspect and document activities for conformance with plans during installation and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of landscape construction experience, reads plans, understands irrigation and soils, and may travel within Florida, including evenings or weekends.