Research Assistant - Date Palm Unit

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Horticulturist to perform tasks in plant care and maintenance. The role requires a Secondary School Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture, at least 2 years of experience, and fluency in both Arabic and English. Responsibilities include operating farm equipment and nurturing plants, with a focus on teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in horticulture field.
• Knowledge of plant propagation and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of manual tasks related to horticulture.
• Operate manual and mechanical farm equipment.
• Assist in nurturing and cultivating plants.

Skills

Knowledge in horticulture

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Secondary School Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture

Higher Diploma in Horticulture or related field

Job description

Job Description

• Under supervision, performs a variety of manual, repetitive tasks such as watering, weeding, nurturing, cultivating, pruning, trimming, staking and/or harvesting of plants, trees, shrubs and/or crops.
• Loads and unloads containers.
• Operates manual and mechanical farm equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Minimum Qualification

• Secondary School Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• Higher Diploma in Horticulture or related field
  
  

Expected Skills

• Knowledge in horticulture and nursery activities.
• Hardening of tissue culture date plantlets.
• Competence of innovation in the field of nursery.
• Able to operate automatic irrigation systems adapted to plants nursery & farm.
• Knowledge of plant propagation and nutrition’s.
• Good communication and team work skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Al least 2 years’ experience in horticulture field.
  
  

Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.

Open until filled

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