Water Oversight & Landscape Quality Control Specialist

Job Title: Water Oversight & Landscape Quality Control Specialist

Location: Verrado | Buckeye, AZ

The Water Oversight & Landscape Quality Control Specialist supports the long-term performance and sustainability of desert-adapted landscapes throughout Verrado. This role focuses on monitoring water usage, assessing irrigation system efficiency, and identifying plant health needs unique to the Sonoran climate. Through routine inspections and data-driven evaluations, the specialist ensures landscapes remain resilient in extreme heat and drought conditions.

• Conduct routine inspections of landscapes, irrigation systems, and common areas across the property.
• Monitor water usage in compliance with local drought restrictions, municipal regulations, and best management practices.
• Detect irrigation inefficiencies and recommend system adjustments, repairs, or controller reprogramming suited to Arizona desert conditions.
• Identify plant health issues common to Sonoran Desert landscapes, such as heat stress, improper watering, pests, and disease.
• Document site conditions and track corrective actions using digital tools, reports, and photos.
• Coordinate with irrigation technicians, maintenance crews, water manager and vendors to resolve water or landscape-related concerns.
• Verify completed work meets quality, safety, and regional compliance standards.
• Support seasonal adjustments, including summer watering cycles, winter rye transitions, and heat-resilient plant management.
• Recommend improvements that support water conservation and long-term sustainability in a desert environment.

• Oversee multiple landscape projects concurrently, including renovations, plant replacements, irrigation upgrades, and seasonal installations.
• Develop and help implement long-term master plans tailored to Arizona climate and city water guidelines.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control reviews with a focus on desert-adapted maintenance practices.
• Ensure strong adherence to safety, risk management, and compliance standards.

• Strong observational skills with the ability to identify irrigation inefficiencies, plant health issues, and landscape quality concerns.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for working with contractors, internal teams, and community partners.
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities to troubleshoot irrigation systems and propose data-driven solutions.
• Initiative to uphold the organization’s standards for sustainability, water stewardship, and long-term landscape resilience.
• Highly organized with strong prioritization, follow-up, and time-management skills to oversee multiple landscapes and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to foster collaborative working relationships with irrigation technicians, maintenance crews, and external vendors.
• Comfortable embracing new technologies, landscape inspection tools, and digital reporting systems.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in both technical irrigation issues and field-related challenges.
• Strong attention to detail in documenting site conditions, reporting findings, and verifying work completion.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to recommend innovative water conservation and landscape enhancement strategies.
• Ability to balance short-term field needs with long-term landscape planning and sustainability goals.
• Capacity to work independently in the field while maintaining strong communication and alignment with team members.
• Dependable work ethic, particularly in managing field inspections across varied weather conditions, including extreme heat.
• Professional and positive demeanor when coordinating with teams and representing landscape standards to stakeholders.
• Basic leadership skills to guide contractors, support team collaboration, and ensure quality control expectations are met.
• Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changing site conditions, seasonal demands, and evolving water regulations.
• Passion for sustainable landscape management and responsible water use within desert environments.
• Resourcefulness and creativity in identifying solutions that support plant health, irrigation efficiency, and long-term landscape performance.
• Experience motivating vendors and teams toward shared goals of quality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

• Education or experience in landscape management, construction, arboriculture, or water management.
• 5+ years of experience in landscaping, irrigation, horticulture, or a related field (Phoenix/Arizona experience preferred).
• Solid knowledge of plant palettes commonly used in Arizona, including desert-adapted and low-water-use species.
• Experience communicating effectively with skilled consultants and contractors;
  Spanish fluency is a plus.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team and managing multiple ongoing projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the local landscape maintenance industry, including Phoenix-area…