Job Description

Job Location: KP Federation - Sun City Center, FL 33573
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary
Job Shift: DayCOMPANY OVERVIEW
Vesta Property Services has been in the industry for more than 30 years and holds over 800 community management contracts while serving the amenity needs of Florida's most prestigious communities! We are proud to employ over 1,000 associates and have been rated as one of Florida’s Top Workplaces
SUMMARY
The on-site Landscaping Manager provides independent oversight of landscape and tree/ palm care contracts, the palm fertilization program, and mulch operations. This position exclusively handles the management issues concerning and related to the Federation's Lawn and Landscape Maintenance contract, which involves all landscaping for condominium units and homes within the Federation Member Associations.
The role ensures vendor compliance, documents performance, and recommends corrective action as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:
- Conduct daily landscape inspections and note contract variances/quality deficiencies. Use inspection software (iAuditor or similar) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Collaborate with vendors and board contacts to resolve landscaping issues and ensure timely service.
- Prepare weekly grading scores and maintain records of vendor performance. Use a work order system for tracking landscaping issues.
- Assist Association Points of Contact and Board members with specific landscaping needs.
- Meet regularly with Board Members and designated contacts. Maintain organized, secure files and workflows.
- Assist the Federation with the preparation of lawn and landscape RFP’s and contracts.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The working environment has 90% outdoor supervision and 10% in office and meeting rooms. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to the elements throughout the year.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This is a largely physically active role
- Ability to frequently lift and or move items over 50lbs
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud
- 90% Field Based and 10% Office Based.
- This is an active position and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
TRAVEL:
Some local travel could be expected for this role. There will be a significant amount of driving around the community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- FNGLA certification or equivalent (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire)
- High school diploma or GED
- Active/Valid Driver’s License is required
- Ability to read and interpret contracts
BENEFITS:
At Vesta Property Services, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and provide you with unique benefits that meet your needs and the needs of your family, including your pets. We offer benefits such as medical, dental and vision, life and disability, 401K retirement plans, and additional benefits such as Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account and Pet Discount Plan.
In Addition, we provide support by offering free counseling sessions, legal advice sessions, professional development and an outstanding referral program- to both our Full-time and Part-time staff associates!
AAP/EEO Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Vesta Property Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Vesta Property Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Vesta Property Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.