LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR

Landscape Coordinator

Position Number: 22097981 County: Saline Posting End Date: June 16, 2026 This position is located at Arkansas Health Center in Benton, AR; Entry level salary of $35,610.00 Annually.

Job Series: Trades – Groundskeeping Classification: Landscape Coordinator Class Code: TGR01P Pay Grade: SGS02 Salary Range: $35,610 – $52,703

Job Summary

The Landscape Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing landscape projects and maintenance activities to create and sustain attractive, ecologically sound, and functional outdoor spaces. This role involves coordinating between design teams, maintenance crews, vendors, and a variety of assorted personnel to ensure that landscape projects—from routine upkeep to special installations—are executed efficiently and in line with technical, aesthetic, and environmental standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive landscape maintenance and enhancement plans.
• Schedule and supervise routine maintenance tasks as well as special project initiatives, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for tasks such as planting, irrigation, pest control, and installation of landscape features.
• Collaborate with landscape architects, designers, and horticultural experts to implement sustainable and aesthetically pleasing designs.
• Assist in the selection of appropriate plants, materials, and design features that satisfy environmental guidelines and project goals.
• Visit project sites regularly to assess the health and appearance of landscaped areas, evaluate soil and irrigation systems, and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Document project progress, maintenance activities, and any issues that arise, ensuring accuracy and transparency in the record-keeping process.
• Ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Communicate with government officials, community groups, and internal personnel to align landscape projects with broader environmental and civic objectives.

Knowledge and Skills

Basic knowledge of irrigation systems, soil management practices, and sustainable landscaping techniques. A willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow directions. May be required to lift at least 50 pounds. Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock