HORTICULTURIST / ARBORIST

Singapore Island Country Club, The; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious golf and country club in Singapore is seeking a Landscape Manager to lead a team in developing and maintaining the club's landscapes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor Degree in Horticulture and possess at least 5 years of hands-on experience in horticulture. Responsibilities include managing landscape crews, conducting tree assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a rewarding environment focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of strong technical working knowledge in horticulture.
• Hands-on experience is essential.
• ISA certified Arborist would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of landscape crews for the development and maintenance of landscapes.
• Conduct arboriculture visual tree assessments.
• Liaise with arboriculture contractors for the necessary works.
• Implement changes to plants as per the landscape improvement plans.
• Design improvement works including planting plans and bill of quantities.
• Plan treatments for plants, including insecticide and fertilizer application.
• Control budgets and expenses related to landscaping.
• Prepare tender documents and conduct interviews.
• Assess and evaluate tender submissions.
• Conduct daily inspections on landscaping maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health safety requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge in horticulture

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Horticulture / Landscape Management

Job description

Join The Singapore Island Country Club – A Certified Great Place To Work®!

The Singapore Island Country Club is the most prestigious and well-established golf and country club in Singapore. With world-class facilities, a rich heritage, and a strong sense of camaraderie among our members, we provide a meaningful and rewarding environment for individuals who aspire to excel in the country club industry.

We are proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™, recognizing our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture!

Job Functions & Summary:

Responsible to lead a team of landscape crews in the development, planning and maintenance of the landscapes within the golf courses and clubhouse.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• (1) Conduct arboriculture visual trees assessment.
• (2) Liaise and coordinate with arboriculture contractors to carry out the necessary works.
• (3) Conduct periodic landscape crew briefings.
• (4) Implement changes to the plants according to the landscape improvement plans.
• (5) Design improvement works and provide planting plan and bill of quantities.
• (6) Plan treatments for plants such as the application of insecticide and fertilizer.
• (7) Plan and control budgets and expenses.
• (8) Prepare tender documents and conduct tender interviews.
• (9) Assess and evaluate tender submissions.
• (10) Conduct daily inspection on landscaping maintenance and improvement works.
• (11) Ensure all work carried out are in accordance to the work place health safety requirements.
• (12) Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• A recognized Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Horticulture / Landscape Management or related discipline. ISA certified Arborist would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of strong technical working knowledge in horticulture with hands-on experience.