Jr. Horticulturist

Heartfulness; Gujarat; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. in India is seeking a horticulture supervisor with BSc/MSc in Agriculture/Horticulture to oversee maintenance and development activities. The role requires planning plantation work, irrigation systems, nursery management, and coordination with vendors and clients.

Experience in nursery management, irrigation and plant protection is preferred, with strong focus on timely completion and quality standards across plantation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Agriculture/Horticulture preferred.
• Experience in horticulture maintenance is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of plantation and development activities required.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and execution of horticulture maintenance and development activities.
• Planning and execution of plantation, pruning, fertilization and plant protection works.
• Good knowledge of trees, shrubs, ground covers, seasonal plants and lawns.
• Irrigation management including drip and sprinkler systems.
• Nursery management and plant material planning.
• Preparation of manpower and material requirements.
• Plant inventory and site documentation.
• Coordination with vendors, supervisors and client representatives.
• Monitoring work quality and ensuring timely completion.
• Strong knowledge of Plantation & Development activities.

Skills

Irrigation management

Nursery management

Plantation

Plant protection

Documentation

Education

B.Sc. Agriculture

M.Sc. Agriculture

Job description

Qualification: B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture or M.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision and execution of horticulture maintenance and development activities.
• Planning and execution of plantation, pruning, fertilization and plant protection works.
• Good knowledge of trees, shrubs, ground covers, seasonal plants and lawns.
• Irrigation management including drip and sprinkler systems.
• Nursery management and plant material planning.
• Preparation of manpower and material requirements.
• Plant inventory and site documentation.
• Coordination with vendors, supervisors and client representatives.
• Monitoring work quality and ensuring timely completion.
• Strong Knowledge of Plantation & Development activities.

Preference may be given to candidates having experience in:

• Organic farming and farm management.
• Nursery management.
• Irrigation and fertigation.
• Plant protection and soil/nutrient management.