Horticulturist: Plant Sourcing & Field Installation

Oxbow Pool & Landscape Contractors; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxbow Pool and Landscape Contractors in Napa seeks a hands-on Horticulturist to support landscape construction projects through plant sourcing, approvals, delivery coordination, field layout and planting quality control. You will work with project managers, landscape architects, clients, nurseries and field crews to ensure right plants are selected, delivered and installed for long-term thriving.

This role blends office, nursery and active job-site work and is ideal for someone with plant

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of horticulture, plant health and landscape installation practices.
• Degree or coursework in horticulture, plant science, landscape architecture or a related field.
• Understanding of 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 and collaborative.
• Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review planting plans, documents, estimates and scope related to planting work.
• Coordinate plant sourcing, deliveries and site approvals with project managers and nurseries.
• Inspect plant material quality, size and health for project requirements.
• Schedule deliveries and coordinate site access, staging and installation timing.
• Assist with field layout and plant placement under supervision of the Senior Horticulturist.
• Support field crews during planting with proper handling, soil prep and irrigation setup.
• Help train field crews on planting techniques and establishment care.
• Identify and communicate errors or conflicts in project documents promptly.
• Keep organized records of sourcing, orders and deliveries.
• Communicate clearly with Oxbow team and external partners.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Plant identification

Reading planting plans

Communication skills

Excel

Driver's license

Education

Horticulture degree

Landscape architecture coursework

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Oxbow Pool and Landscape Contractors in Napa seeks a hands-on Horticulturist to support landscape construction projects through plant sourcing, approvals, delivery coordination, field layout and planting quality control. You will work with project managers, landscape architects, clients, nurseries and field crews to ensure right plants are selected, delivered and installed for long-term thriving.

This role blends office, nursery and active job-site work and is ideal for someone with plant