Landscaping Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The landscaping supervisor will ensure that the grounds are aesthetically maintained with high standards, manage a team of ground attendants and ensure they complete jobs satisfactorily. The supervisor will also be responsible for design aspects, creating a plan and scheduling all the tasks that must be completed.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and maintain landscaping and irrigation in priority areas.
• Consistently maintain and enhance an area’s physical appearance attractiveness and provide environmental benefits by designing and implementing landscaping of the precincts and public spaces within the city.
• Restoration of common green spaces disturbed by construction.
• Training and managing the landscaping team.
• Compile a budget for the landscaping and landscaping maintenance requirements, including tools and equipment to be purchased and rented.
• Inspect landscaping work to ensure it adheres to original plans, the agreed time plan, and costs.
• Plan and deliver effective management of plant and tree nurseries.
• Preparing reports on the landscaping progress and maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS

Hard skills and experience:

• A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a similar role with a special focus on landscaping on a large scale.
• Good knowledge of shrubs, plants, trees, perennials and landscape material; working knowledge of types of types of equipment required for the role
• Knowledge of plant and tree diseases and insect infestations and how to eliminate them
•  Knowledge of various plant and flower types and the climatic conditions that favour them
• Demonstrate ability to perform duties responsibly under minimum supervision.
• Ability to work well following instructions from Management and communicating with team members.