Native Tree Nursery Technician – Field & Restoration

Cutting Edge Recruitment; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutting Edge Recruitment is recruiting a Horticultural Technician for a native tree nursery in Hong Kong. The role focuses on propagating and caring for native species, supporting ecological restoration, and providing plants for public displays and partner organisations.

Working with the Horticultural Foreman, you will help explore best practices for growing rare species, ensure nursery hygiene, and contribute to maintaining high horticultural standards in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with a range of plants and horticultural techniques.
• Good command of spoken and written Chinese; English is an advantage.
• Possession of a valid Class 2 driving license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Employ horticultural techniques to germinate, cultivate and propagate native species for forest restoration and urban greening in Hong Kong; assist with growing media, irrigation, fertilisers, weeding, pest control and pruning.
• Assist in planting projects and landscape maintenance within KFBG.
• Monitor germination tests and growth experiments; participate in fieldwork to understand growing conditions and record plant provenance.
• Maintain workplace safety, hygiene, and pest control throughout the nursery and restrooms.
• Assist in supervising volunteers and interns.
• Maintain accurate labelling and plant records within the nursery.
• Assist in other duties relevant to Flora Conservation Department goals; act as driver if licensed; align with KFBG values and participate in cultural activities.

Skills

Horticultural techniques

Outdoor work

Job description

Cutting Edge Recruitment is recruiting a Horticultural Technician for a native tree nursery in Hong Kong. The role focuses on propagating and caring for native species, supporting ecological restoration, and providing plants for public displays and partner organisations.

Working with the Horticultural Foreman, you will help explore best practices for growing rare species, ensure nursery hygiene, and contribute to maintaining high horticultural standards in daily operations.