Junior Horticulturist - Muntinlupa
Junior Horticulturist - Muntinlupa
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Job Description
The Junior Horticulturist should possess a comprehensive understanding and indepth knowledge of a wide range of trees and plants soil types plant cultivation and landscape design principles with primary responsibility of maintaining a variety of landscapes. The Jr. Horticulturist will collaborate with the senior horticulturists and work with the management team on supervising site operations and project development.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Landscape Management and Monitoring
- Monthly monitoring of landscapes compile and analyze remote monitoring data to create regular reports on landscape maintenance activities
- Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans for various landscapes.
- Conduct regular meetings with the operations team to discuss the status of the landscape and future improvements.
- Regular site visit and preparation of monthly landscape maintenance program for projects covered by the Landscape Management contract.
- Identify and diagnose pests diseases and other issues affecting plant vitality
- Give effective soil amendment plans for optimizing soil health to support robust plant growth and enhance the overall quality of landscapes.
- Answer to client inquiries and give proper recommendation based on the specific need of the project
Landscape Audit
- Conduct once a year landscape audit on managed properties
- Evaluate overall landscape layout and design.
- Assess if standard practices and preventive maintenance program are properly implemented.
- Collect soil pH data and assess soil conditions including drainage and compaction
- Generate a detailed Landscape Audit Report to communicate findings effectively and guide the Building/Village Managers / Project Technical Group with necessary improvements for optimal landscape performance.
- Conduct meetings with management team to monitor landscape closeout progress.
Training and Evaluation
- Conduct seminars to newly hired employees as part of their orientation and training program.
- Provides training to various supervisors and crew members in field settings to constantly improve the status of the landscape
- Conduct performance evaluation of landscape maintenance contractors for projects covered by the Landscape Management contract.
Project Management (For Special Landscaping Projects)
- Collaborate with clients to understand their vision preferences and specific landscape design requirements
- Recommend suitable plant species based on environmental conditions aesthetic goals and maintenance requirements.
- Supervise the installation of plants and ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Coordinate with landscape contractors to ensure proper of design elements.
- Ensure that the planting schedule is strictly followed to meet client deadlines.
Landscape Design (Small Scale)
- Assist in selecting appropriate plant species based on site conditions and client preferences.
- Create basic layout sketches for planting beds pathways and other features under the guidance of senior horticulturist.
- Estimate costs for materials labor and ongoing maintenance.
- Help prepare presentations or plant palettes to communicate design ideas to clients and create visual documentation that illustrates design concepts and plant selections
- Supervise the installation process to ensure adherence to the design plans and ensure that plants are installed correctly and that hardscape features are built to specifications.
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- High knowledge in landscape maintenance.
- Knowledge in basic design principles
- Can work independently and identify effective methods of work operations.
- Basic accounting skills
- Customer orientation / with excellent PR skills.
- Judgment and decisionmaking skills
- Strategic Thinking and Analytical skills.
- Good Negotiating skills.
- Good in both written and oral communications.
- Can use Microsoft office applications (e.g. Excel Word PowerPoint).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed AgriculturistHorticulture.
- At least 2 years relevant experience in Landscape Maintenance or related field.
- Willing to do field work.
- Willing to work onsite at Alabang Muntinlupa City.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
