Landscape Supervisor

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR

Applications are invited from suitably qualified personnel to fill the position of Landscape Supervisor for Rainbow Tourism Group, and the successful candidates will be based in the Repairs & Maintenance Department at Rainbow Towers Hotel.

The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise and coordinate daily landscaping, gardening and grounds-maintenance activities.
• Plan and monitor lawn mowing, edging, pruning, trimming, planting, watering and general garden maintenance.
• Ensure gardens, lawns, flower beds, trees, walkways and other external areas are consistently neat, attractive and well maintained.
• Develop and maintain seasonal planting and landscaping programmes.
• Supervise the use and maintenance of gardening tools, machinery and equipment.
• Monitor irrigation systems and ensure efficient use of water.
• Identify and address plant diseases, pests, weeds and other conditions affecting landscaping.
• Maintain proper records of landscaping activities, materials, equipment and maintenance requirements.
• Control the use and storage of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other landscaping materials in accordance with safety requirements.
• Supervise landscaping staff, allocate duties and monitor attendance, productivity and performance.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of external areas, including removal of leaves, branches, litter and other debris.
• Assist in planning landscaping projects, renovations and improvements to hotel grounds.
• Ensure compliance with the hotel’s Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

Job Specifications

The candidate should have the following:

• A Diploma in Horticulture, Landscaping, Agriculture and Gardens Management or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in landscaping, horticulture, gardening or grounds maintenance, preferably in a hotel, resort, commercial property or institutional environment.
• Proven supervisory experience will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, lawn care, pruning, planting and general horticultural practices.