Agricultural Maintenance Engineer

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Landscape Maintenance Engineer to plan and execute maintenance of green spaces, inspect plants, manage irrigation, and ensure healthy growth of vegetation.

The role involves fertilizing soil, pruning trees, controlling pests, training supervisors, and preparing progress reports while adhering to information security policies and department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering.
• Experience: Not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan maintenance activities and develop periodic maintenance plans for green spaces, including inspections and irrigation management.
• Manage irrigation systems and regulate water usage for different plant types.
• Fertilize soil and determine nutritional requirements; apply appropriate fertilizers.
• Prune trees and shrubs, plant new vegetation, and maintain lawns.
• Control pests and diseases using biological and chemical methods.
• Guide, train, and develop supervisors and workers; provide guidance during work.
• Prepare periodic reports on projects, highlighting achievements and challenges with recommendations.
• Comply with information security policies and protect data according to the Municipality’s Data Classification Policy; report breaches.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature and scope of the position.

Education

Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Job description

Job Description:

• Plan maintenance activities and develop periodic maintenance plans for green spaces. Conduct regular inspections of plants, fertilize the soil, determine its nutritional requirements, plant new vegetation, replace damaged plants, prune trees and shrubs, control pests and diseases using biological and chemical methods, and manage irrigation systems.
• Manage irrigation systems and regulate the amount of water required for each type of plant.
• Fertilize the soil, determine its nutritional requirements, and apply appropriate fertilizers.
• Prune trees and shrubs to maintain their shape and size and promote healthy growth. Plant new vegetation and replace damaged plants, and ensure the regular mowing, fertilization, and preparation of lawns.
• Control pests and diseases affecting plants using appropriate biological and chemical methods.
• Guide, train, and develop the competencies of assigned supervisors and workers in the relevant field to enhance productivity and improve performance. Respond to their inquiries and provide instructions and guidance during work whenever required.
• Prepare periodic reports on assigned projects, including achievements, challenges and difficulties affecting work progress, as well as the necessary proposals and recommendations to overcome them.
• Comply with information security policies and protect data and information in accordance with the Municipality’s approved Data Classification Policy. Report any violations or security breaches through the channels designated by the Department and participate in information security-related training programmes.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the nature and scope of the position, as assigned by the competent authority.

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree

• Agricultural Engineering

Experience: Not Required