Job purpose:
You will be responsible for all aspects of decorative, agricultural, general gardening including indoor plants as well all the irrigation network and watering sources.
What do we expect from you?
Key duties
Prepare the annual plans and budget including: hiring plan, tools, equipment, materials, uniforms, gardening and planting supplies and discuss it with the Maintenance manager
Track the budget and ensure no deviation takes place
Plan and execute all landscaping operations and setting the process and guidelines
Set the department KPIs in alignment with the Maintenance Manager
Provide routine care of lawns, trees, shrubs, walks, parking areas, and fence lines, bedding plants, indoor decorative plants…etc
Prepare schedules for cutting, fertilizing, liming, seeding, and applying herbicides, pruning, etc
Observe and report any signs of abnormal development in lawns, shrubs, trees, etc., and share improvements as needed to the manager to take the required action
Plan to build or modify relevant landscape paths, structures or other features
Ensure irrigation network is functioning properly and as per the set watering schedules
Ensure regular check on the irrigation systems and that a preventive maintenance plan is in place
Work closely with the procurement to ensure availing all needed resources to the team while ensuring optimized usage of these resources
Keep track of inventory of all the department supplies
Set the team work schedule and leaves plan efficiently while ensuring no disruption in the working plan and ensuring the team take their rest to avoid fatigue or health issues
Providing training and support to staff on correct agricultural techniques and practices to meet requirements of specified tasks
Locate and plant shrubs, trees, and flowers recommended for particular landscape effect
Supervise the cleaning process and ensure following the set guidelines and standards
Supervise the care and maintenance of indoor plants
Pest control: Communicate with pest control contractors to:
Set the annual calendar for visits and pest control programs and ensure the timely adherence to this plan in accordance to the agreed upon standards and terms stated in the contract
Request their support for any ad-hoc or unplanned needs that might arise
Perform the daily administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork
Health and Safety:
Enforce the strict implementation and adherence to KODE Health, Safety and Environment standards and instructions at all times to maintain a safe environment to the staff and members
Work closely with the Health & Safety Department getting the most efficient means of safety and the lowest level of Property and Human Risk factors
Ensure departmental staff has a safe environment to properly work with, handle and store equipment, tools and chemicals
Report any Health & Safety related matters to the HSE departments
People Management:
Lead by example in owning and living KODE values and culture
Provide continuous coaching and on job training to own team to make sure they are doing their tasks as per the set standards
Train the team on the proper use of the equipment and materials
Ensure the team are delivering on their KPIs
Monitor and follow up on the team’s performance and conduct the daily “Briefing Meeting” to assign duties, tasks or any special events as applicable
Ensure the team are adhering to the set policies
Ensure the team commit to the grooming and hygiene instructions and wearing their designated uniform and PPEs at all times
Reporting:
Prepare the daily log book
Provide the manager with the monthly schedules, attendance and leaves reports
Incidents report
Resources consumption report
Continuous improvement:
Participate in the department discussions of possible improvements and comes up with initiatives to improve the efficiency
Constantly work on innovative /decorative ideas to enhance the look of the club and the members’ experience and especially during seasons and occasions
Stay up to date with the new agricultural and landscaping practices and trends.
What do you need to perform your role?
To perform your job successfully, you need to have the following minimum requirements:
Education and experience:
BSc of Agriculture.
7+ years experience preferably in landscaping companies /hotels or resorts
Skills and knowledge:
High supervisor and management skills
Speaking, Reading, and Writing knowledge of the English Language
Working knowledge of MS Office
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High organizational skills
Artistic and decorative sense (high spacial reasoning)
Up to date knowledge of agricultural practices and techniques