Landscape Nursery Coordinator

Position Summary

The Nursery Coordinator supports daily operations of the nursery. This role is essential in helping manage inventory, coordinate crews, and maintain efficient workflows in a high-end landscape environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working outdoors with plant material and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Nursery Support & Inventory

• Assist in organizing and maintaining nursery layout by species (e.g., aspens, maples, crabapples, conifers)

• Tag and track trees using digital inventory systems

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing tree deliveries, verifying size and quality upon arrival

• Support heeling-in process and irrigation setup for nursery stock

• Help implement nursery map system and signage for visual organization

• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and restocking processes

• Perform daily nursery health, irrigation, and inventory inspections

Field & Crew Coordination

• Support project manager in preparing trees and materials for installations

• Help assemble crews for key operations such as digging, planting, and irrigation

• Assist in staging equipment and tools prior to job site mobilization

• Act as a secondary lead on smaller install days or when manager is unavailable

• Maintain tool and equipment organization at both nursery and job sites

Administrative & Communication

• Document and report inconsistencies in plant sizes or supplier issues

• Track crew hours and assist with scheduling updates

• Communicate clearly with internal teams, vendors, and site foremen

• Help prepare photos, tags, and descriptions for sales materials

• Participate in team meetings and assist with seasonal planning

• Assist clients with nursery walks and tree selections

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, nursery operations, or tree installation preferred

• Ability to think on the fly, and adjust to ever changing situations

• Basic knowledge of plant material and tree species common to the Rocky Mountain region

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in various outdoor conditions

• Familiarity with equipment such as skid steers, trailers and trailering heavy loads, excavators, water pumps, and irrigation systems

• Strong communication and organization skills

• Tech-savvy — comfortable using inventory apps, tagging tools, or spreadsheets

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• CDL is a plus

This position pays between $65,000-$85,000 + benefits + PTO