Horticulturist at Alpha Mead Facilities & Management Services (AMFacilities)

• Oversee maintenance of the demonstration garden and other public areas to ensure that plantings are healthy, free of weeds, and the site is attractive to visitors
• Grows potted plants and nursery stock and maintains records on the growing operation.
• Trains and supervises subordinate personnel in greenhouse operations and in the proper methods and techniques of planting ornamental plants.
• Trains ground personnel in the techniques of pruning, wound dressing, cavity repair, and the cabling and bracing of trees and shrubs.
• Prepares orders for various types of plants and seeds.
• Supervise the work of assigned personnel to assure acre and safe condition of grounds and landscaped areas
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise gardening activities as required
• Coordinate and perform landscape design activities and the determination of appropriate shrubs, trees, and various plants, direct watering of plants, fertilization, and pruning of grounds and landscaped areas.
• Ensure that nursery area is well maintained and stocked and that plants are watered, weed free and attractive.
• Ensure that plants are priced and labelled correctly and that signage is clearly displayed
• Ensure that all equipment are well maintained; ensure necessary tools and supplies are available when needed and are replaced after use

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: B.Sc. in Horticulture or any related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a landscape coordinator
• Trade Test 1,11 and 111 is a must have
• Familiarity with maintenance requirements of garden and landscape equipment
• Sound communication skills
• Good knowledge of HSE principles
• NB: Candidate must reside in Ikorodu or its environs

Additional Information

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Attention to details

Job Location: Ikorodu