Horticulturist

GREEN BUILD (PTE.) LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled individual to manage plant care and landscape projects. Responsibilities include maintaining ornamental plants, overseeing landscape installation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates possess horticultural knowledge and experience in plant care techniques. Applications can be sent to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and caring for ornamental plants.
• Ability to manage nursery stock and perform propagation.
• Knowledge of sustainable horticultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for ornamental plants and trees.
• Oversee landscape installation and maintenance.
• Assist in developing planting plans for tropical climate.
• Prepare maintenance schedules and work reports.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Plant care techniques

Landscape installation oversight

Inventory management

Job description

1. Plant Care & Maintenance

• Maintain and care for ornamental plants, shrubs, flowers, and trees
• Perform pruning, watering, fertilising, mulching, pest/disease management
• Ensure plant health in parks, gardens, streetscapes, commercial landscapes

2. Landscape Management

• Oversee landscape installation and maintenance work
• Inspect softscapes (plants, turf) for quality and health
• Work with landscape technicians and contractors

3. Nursery & Propagation Work

• Propagate plants through seeds, cuttings, grafting, etc.
• Manage nursery stock, potting, transplanting, soil conditioning

4. Design & Planning Support

• Assist in developing planting plans and selecting suitable species for SG’s tropical climate
• Advise on sustainable horticultural practices and plant choices

5. Operational & Administrative Tasks

• Prepare maintenance schedules and work reports
• Monitor inventory (fertiliser, tools, pesticides)
• Ensure compliance with NParks and workplace safety standards

6. Research & Development (Optional, depends on employer)

• Study plant varieties, climate suitability, pest resistance
• Support urban greenery innovation initiatives (e.g., rooftop gardens, vertical greenery)

Please send the CV to [e-mail]