Horticulturist: High-End Residential Landscapes

Oxbow Pool and Landscape Contractors; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Horticulturist role at Oxbow Pool and Landscape Contractors supports landscape construction projects through plant sourcing, procurement, approvals, delivery coordination, field layout and planting quality control.

Working under the Senior Horticulturist, this position partners with Project Managers, Landscape Architects, clients, nurseries and field crews to ensure the right plants are selected, approved, delivered and installed for long-term thriving.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of horticulture, plant identification, plant health, nursery stock and landscape installation practices.
• Degree or coursework in horticulture, plant science, landscape architecture or a related field.
• Understanding of general landscape construction sequencing and installation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret planting plans and construction documents, or willingness to develop this skill with training.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Self-motivated, reliable, collaborative and willing to ask questions and learn.
• Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents, planting plans, specifications, estimates and contract scope related to planting work.
• Source plant material from qualified nurseries and vendors, gathering photos, availability, pricing and sizes for review and approval.
• Coordinate approvals of specimen trees, feature plants and substitutions with Landscape Architects, clients and general contractors.
• Order trees, shrubs, perennials, groundcovers and other plant material once approvals are in place.
• Inspect plant material for quality, size, form, health and compliance with project requirements.
• Schedule plant and tree deliveries and coordinate site access, staging and installation timing with Project Managers, coordinators and field crews.
• Assist with field layout and plant placement, providing horticultural recommendations. Design changes are reviewed and approved by the Landscape Architect or client before implementation.
• Support field crews during planting to ensure proper handling, soil preparation, planting depth, staking, guying and irrigation establishment.
• Help train field crews on plant handling, planting techniques and establishment care.
• Identify and promptly communicate errors, inconsistencies, unforeseen conditions or items not captured in project documents or proposals.
• Keep organized records of plant sourcing, orders, approvals, substitutions and deliveries.
• Communicate clearly, professionally and promptly with the Oxbow team and outside project partners.
• Report unsafe working conditions, injuries or safety concerns immediately, following Oxbow procedures.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Plant identification

Plant health

Landscape installation practices

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Excel / Microsoft Office

Read and interpret plans

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or coursework in horticulture, plant science, landscape architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Horticulturist role at Oxbow Pool and Landscape Contractors supports landscape construction projects through plant sourcing, procurement, approvals, delivery coordination, field layout and planting quality control.

Working under the Senior Horticulturist, this position partners with Project Managers, Landscape Architects, clients, nurseries and field crews to ensure the right plants are selected, approved, delivered and installed for long-term thriving.