Landscape Health & Water Manager

Ready to Turn Your Passion for Plants Into a Career?Are you graduating with a degree in horticulture, plant science, agriculture, environmental science, turf management, soil and water science, or a related field?Do you enjoy being outdoors, solving problems, and seeing the direct impact of your work every day?Have you ever looked at a landscape and immediately noticed what it needs to thrive?If so, Focal Pointe in Caseyville, IL wants to meet you!Start Your Career as a Landscape Health & Water ManagerAt Focal Pointe, we believe healthy landscapes start with passionate people who care about plant health, sustainability, irrigation, and continuous improvement. We are looking for an entry-level to early-career Landscape Health & Water Manager to join our growing team.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants hands-on experience in horticulture, irrigation management, plant health care, and commercial landscape operations while building a long-term career in the landscaping industry.You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain real-world field experience, and play a key role in maintaining beautiful commercial properties.This is not a desk job. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being outside, solving problems, walking properties, identifying opportunities for improvement, and making a visible impact every single day.In this role, your days will be spent visiting commercial client properties, evaluating overall landscape health, monitoring irrigation performance, identifying potential plant or water management concerns before they become larger issues, and helping create solutions that improve the appearance and long-term success of the landscape.You will regularly walk sites, inspect plant material and turf conditions, review irrigation coverage and run times, document findings, write reports and recommendations, and communicate with both customers and internal teams. If you enjoy variety, critical thinking, and hands-on work where no two days are exactly the same, this could be an excellent fit.What You’ll Be DoingAs a Landscape Health & Water Manager, you will:Conduct landscape and irrigation audits to evaluate overall plant health and site appearanceMonitor irrigation systems and adjust watering schedules based on seasonal needs and plant typesIdentify turf, pest, disease, irrigation, and plant health concernsLearn and apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategiesRecommend improvements that help landscapes thriveGenerate reports and communicate recommendations to internal teams and customersPartner with Account Managers and Repair Technicians to communicate findings and solutionsSupport newly installed landscapes through proper establishment and ongoing careHelp ensure every property looks healthy, polished, and professionally maintainedTake ownership of overall water management and plant health on assigned sitesThis Role Could Be a Great Fit If You:Love working outdoors instead of sitting behind a desk all dayEnjoy problem-solving and critical thinkingAre passionate about plants, irrigation, sustainability, or horticultureWant a career where no two days look exactly the sameNotice details others may overlookAre motivated, curious, and eager to learnCan confidently communicate recommendations and findingsWant growth opportunities within a companyPreferred BackgroundWe welcome recent graduates and early-career professionals with backgrounds in:HorticulturePlant ScienceEnvironmental ScienceTurfgrass ManagementAgricultureLandscape ManagementSoil & Water ScienceRelated programsExperience through internships, campus projects, landscaping work, greenhouse work, irrigation experience, or coursework is highly valued.QualificationsDegree in Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered1–3 years of horticulture, irrigation, or landscape management experience preferredKnowledge of plant health, irrigation systems, pest and disease identification, and seasonal plant careStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesSelf-starter with strong attention to detailValid Driver’s License with approved driving recordPhysical RequirementsThis role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and includes walking large properties, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and performing hands-on inspections and evaluations.Compensation & BenefitsPay: $20–24/hourIn addition, we offer:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurancePaid holidaysGenerous paid time offCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesHands-on industry trainingA supportive team environmentAnd moreInterested in Growing Your Career?Send your resume along with a short note about why you are interested in joining our Caseyville Focal Pointe Team to:View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr FOCAL POINTE OF KANSAS CITY LLC