Horticulture Development Officer/Horticultriest

Role & Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and manage horticulture, landscaping and plantation projects at various sites.
• Prepare and implement plantation and landscape development plans as per site requirements.
• Select suitable ornamental, flowering, avenue, fruit and medicinal plants according to soil, climate and site conditions.
• Supervise planting, transplanting, pruning, trimming, watering, fertilization and plant protection activities.
• Monitor lawn development, hedge plantation, seasonal flower beds, shrubs, trees and ornamental plants.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure proper maintenance and healthy growth of plants.
• Manage and supervise gardeners, supervisors and field manpower and allocate daily work.
• Prepare BOQ, plant quantity estimates, material requirements and work schedules when required.
• Coordinate with clients, site engineers, contractors and other project team members.
• Ensure proper utilization of plants, manure, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation materials, tools and equipment.
• Identify plant diseases, pest attacks and other horticultural issues and take appropriate corrective measures.
• Maintain daily/weekly site reports, plantation records, manpower records and progress reports.
• Ensure work is executed as per approved drawings, specifications, BOQ and project timelines.
• Support preparation of tenders, quotations and horticulture-related technical documents, wherever required.
• Ensure proper safety, cleanliness and overall aesthetic quality of landscaped areas.

Required Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Horticulture, Agriculture, Floriculture or related field.
• Practical knowledge of landscaping, plantation and horticulture maintenance.
• Experience in handling horticulture projects/site work and manpower will be preferred.
• Good knowledge of plants, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation and plant maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, BOQ and reporting will be an advantage.
• Good communication and site-management skills.
• Freshers with relevant horticulture knowledge may also be considered, if you want to keep the hiring open.