Horticulturist Coordinator

About the role

We are a leading landscape and horticulture company providing landscape maintenance, tree management, and horticultural services for government agencies, commercial developments, and institutional clients. We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Horticulturist Coordinator to oversee horticultural operations, ensure high-quality landscape maintenance, and support the successful delivery of government landscape contracts.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily horticultural and landscape maintenance activities across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement maintenance programmes for trees, shrubs, turf, groundcovers, and ornamental plants.
• Monitor overall plant health and recommend appropriate horticultural treatments and improvements.
• Identify plant diseases, pest infestations, nutrient deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Plan and coordinate plant replacement, seasonal planting, pruning, fertilising, irrigation, and weed control programmes.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure maintenance standards meet contractual requirements.
• Prepare inspection reports, identify defects, and coordinate rectification works.
• Monitor contractors and site teams to ensure work quality, productivity, and compliance with company standards.
• Support the implementation of NParks and other government landscape maintenance contracts.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in landscape maintenance or horticultural operations.
• Good knowledge of tropical plants, trees, turf management, pest and disease control, and horticultural best practices.
• Experience with NParks or government landscape maintenance contracts is highly preferred.
• Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work independently and supervise multiple work sites.
• Certified Practising Horticulturist (CPH) or equivalent professional certification (preferred).
• ISA Certified Arborist or related arboriculture qualification (advantageous).
• Experience managing government or large-scale commercial landscape maintenance projects (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Performance bonus.
• Annual leave and medical benefits.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

About us

We are a leading landscape and horticulture company providing landscape maintenance, tree management, and horticultural services for government agencies, commercial developments, and institutional clients.