Horticulturist

• Knowledge of the characteristics, growth habits and proper cultivation of a wide selection of vegetable plants and flowering bulbs, annuals, biennials and perennial plant materials, including both herbaceous and woody plants.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers, soil conditioners and pest control methods and materials.
• Ability to manage gardening staff, give instructions and get work done
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks, maintain schedule and manage projects varying from 1 day to 6 months
• Familiar with drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, living wall/ vertical wall creation, hydroponics etc
• Should be able to help the Landscape Designer in determining the planting scheme
• Should be willing to travel within the city on a daily basis to monitor projects

Role and Responsibilities:

• Designs, installs, and maintains annual and perennial beds, grass, shrubbery and trees.
• Supervises and directs grounds personnel by establishing schedules, assigning tasks, monitoring and reviewing projects to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Instructs on the application of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and records the application of pesticides and maintains a record of the stock
• Plans unit activities and decides priorities; assists in implementing policies and procedures and enforcing rules and regulations.
• Confers with others in the industry about new plants and ideas.
• Maintains the cleanliness of assigned areas
• Decides on the planting scheme for Landscape Designing