Landscape Engineer

Position Description

The Landscape Engineer, under the supervision of the Project Manager, irresponsible for planning, supervising and leading the landscape team preservation, restoration, construction, maintenance and management. The Landscape Engineer will support the restoration and maintenance of the property as well as other departments leading educational opportunities, working with Visitor Services and coordinating with the Facilities & Maintenance team.

The Landscape Engineer irresponsible for overseeing the year-round daily operations of the landscape department, under the supervision of the Project Manager of Landscapes. The Landscape Engineer provides hands-on leadership with special projects, installation and maintenance of the landscape collections.

Responsibilities:

● Manage landscape staff (full-time, hourly and seasonal), contractors and volunteers to ensure the proper, efficient and timely completion of department responsibilities.
● Work in the field and sometimes in the office, providing hands-on completion of work as a mentor and an example for the rest of the team.
● Daily inspection of landscape to ensure overall presentation and condition of grounds and gardens meets standards and quality expectations of the site.
● Prioritize horticultural tasks and coordinate implementation of work assignments with the team.
● Responsible for the preparation of work schedules and job assignments.
● Be responsible for the health of the landscape.
● Examine potential unsafe working conditions and order corrective action.
● Identify staff training needs and assist with development of training programs, including plant care and maintenance, proper use of tools and equipment, safety, etc.
● Supervise contracted services and assist with identification of need for contracted services.
● As a manager, attend meetings as necessary, including but not limited to management’ meetings, Client meetings and planning sessions.
● Knowledge and experience of CAFM system.
● Can prepare weekly, monthly PPM for project.
● Planning and carrying out scheduled maintenance work in landscaping.
● Respond to reactive maintenance as earliest.
● Diagnosing faults on the project and resolving them.
● Responding to emergency situations.
● Supervising technical staff, and gardeners.
● Should be aware of special components of irrigation like fittings, pipes, auto water panels, water pumps knowledge etc..
● Should be aware and have good knowledge of desert theme plantations. i.e., desert themed shrubs, plants, and trees
● Should be aware of modern-day irrigation. i.e., drip irrigation, bubblers, and sprinklers.
● Weekly, fourthly, and monthly reports preparation and submission to client.
● Reports written as per the client’s demand.
● Should be aware of grasses, their fertilizer and irrigation requirements.

Skills & Requirements:

● Successful completion of background and credit check.
● Degree in horticulture, floriculture, landscape preservation or related field.
● A minimum of five years of related work experience, including at least three years supervisory experience.
● Considerable knowledge of horticulture and ground maintenance procedures.
● Understanding of proper pruning techniques, rose care, turf management, planting, perennial and annual care as well as native plants and ecosystems.
● Understanding of irrigation systems’ operation and repair.
● Familiarity and comfortable using Microsoft Office suite.
● Demonstrate natural leadership, ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, visitors, Client and others in the workplace.

Work Schedule & Other Information:

● This is a full-time position with benefits.
● Must be able to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.