Maintenance Officer- Landscaping

The Landscape Maintenance Officer is responsible for organizing, supervising, and monitoring all landscape and site maintenance operations to ensure an environmentally friendly and visually appealing environment.

• Assist in organizing, monitoring, and supervising all site and landscape maintenance operations to ensure an environmentally friendly landscape.
• Compile and schedule material requirements and Workforce Planning for landscape maintenance sites and coordinate requests with the Landscaping Manager.
• Manage and monitor irrigation systems to ensure they are functioning efficiently and remain in good working condition.
• Manage the inventory of materials and consumables required for maintenance sites and projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections and walkthroughs with the client and Landscaping Manager to assess work quality, identify areas for improvement, and ensure standards are consistently met.
• Ensure that all client requests and concerns are addressed promptly, effectively, and professionally.
• Perform specialized grounds maintenance tasks, including tree trimming, hedge pruning, shrub selection, irrigation maintenance, and the application of insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers as required.
• Provide technical guidance on landscaping issues and develop coordinated plans to optimize the use of personnel, materials, equipment, and resources.
• Provide guidance on environmental conservation, define landscape requirements, and design and implement creative and sustainable landscaping solutions.
• Develop and implement plans to conserve and enhance all site landscapes, including trees and plants.
• Coordinate tree and plant planting initiatives and ensure proper execution.
• Conduct preliminary site assessments, including analysis of contours, soil, ecology, and access roads, to inform landscaping plans.
• Plan, schedule, assign, and supervise landscaping activities such as seeding, shrub care, weeding, cultivation, and general grounds maintenance.
• Oversee and support the maintenance of all site areas, including mulching, shrub pruning, and flowerbed weed and debris control.
• Prepare and coordinate cost estimates for landscaping projects as required.
• Manage administrative responsibilities, including approvals for overtime, leave requests, and related personnel matters.
• Support the implementation of health and safety risk management programs relevant to operations and the work environment.
• Report to the Health & Safety department as required and assist in the investigation of accidents and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with local health and safety legislation, regulations, and internal H&S policies and procedures.