Water Oversight & Landscape Quality Control Specialist

Cohere Life, Inc. is seeking a Water Oversight & Landscape Quality Control Specialist in Buckeye, AZ. This full-time role involves monitoring water usage, assessing irrigation efficiency, and ensuring plant health in desert landscapes. The specialist will conduct inspections, document findings, coordinate with teams, and recommend improvements for sustainability. Responsibilities include managing landscape projects and adhering to safety and compliance standards, contributing to responsible resource management.
Job Description

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Cohere Life, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 12/19/25

Title: Water Oversight & Landscape Quality Control Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt Full -Time

Reports to: Director, Landscape Management

Location: Verrado | Buckeye, AZ

Summary

The Water Oversight & Landscape Quality Control Specialist supports the long-term performance and sustainability of desert-adapted landscapes throughout the 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.

Phoenix presents unique landscape challenges—including extreme heat, drought conditions, soil variability, and strict municipal water regulations—making this a vital role in supporting water conservation and long-term landscape performance.

Working closely with internal teams, irrigation technicians, and contractors, the specialist coordinates corrective actions and verifies that all work meets high standards of safety, quality, and regional compliance. The role also documents field findings, tracks improvements, and recommends enhancements that strengthen water efficiency and ongoing landscape performance.

By upholding the Cohere’s commitment to responsible resource management, the specialist contributes directly to sustainable outdoor environments that serve the community. This position helps establish consistent landscape quality while supporting long-term environmental stewardship.

Scope
• 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.

Project & Operations Management
• 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.

Attributes
• 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

Knowledge | Minimum Qualifications
• 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 requirements and regional water management standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
• Strong understanding of irrigation system components, troubleshooting, and desert-specific water-use efficiency.
• Experience working with Arizona-specific plant species, soil types, turf transitions, and seasonal requirements.
• Experience identifying irrigation leaks, coverage issues, and incorrect controller programming.
• Comfortable conducting field inspections in outdoor environments and seasonal Phoenix heat.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

· Certifications such as Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA), SLM, or AZ-specific water management certifications. Or years of Experience preferred.

· Experience with landscape inspection and property management applications preferred.

· Experience reading irrigation plans, and site maps required.

Operating Principals

To further our mission, team members will:

· Instill a sense of fun and enthusiasm into everything we do for the community.

· Exercise tact, diplomacy, and fair-mindedness in all interactions while providing exceptional customer care.

· Work collaboratively with community stakeholders to promote a governance style based on inclusiveness, mutual respect, consensus-building, and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities.

· Promote compliance with community rules through education, communication, and building grassroots support.

· Reflect a work style based on inclusiveness, mutual respect, consensus-building, and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities.

· Embrace the vision, goals, and aspirations of Cohere.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Cohere is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Once an adequate number of qualified candidates have been identified, the job posting may be withdrawn or closed.

Requirements: