HORTICULTURIST / ARBORIST

Singapore Island Country Club, The; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious country club in Singapore is seeking a Landscape Manager to lead the development and maintenance of landscapes within the golf courses and clubhouse. The ideal candidate will have a degree in horticulture and over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include planning, supervising teams, conducting assessments, and managing budgets. This role offers a meaningful work environment in a recognized great workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in horticulture or related discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape crews in planning and maintenance of landscapes.
• Conduct tree assessments and coordinate with arboriculture contractors.
• Plan and control budgets and expenses for landscaping projects.
• Prepare tender documents and assess tender submissions.

Skills

Technical knowledge in horticulture

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture / Landscape Management

Job description

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of landscape crews in the development, planning and maintenance of the landscapes within the golf courses and clubhouse.
• Conduct arboriculture visual trees assessment.
• Liaise and coordinate with arboriculture contractors to carry out the necessary works.
• Conduct periodic landscape crew briefings.
• Implement changes to the plants according to the landscape improvement plans.
• Design improvement works and provide planting plan and bill of quantities.
• Plan treatments for plants such as the application of insecticide and fertilizer.
• Plan and control budgets and expenses.
• Prepare tender documents and conduct tender interviews.
• Assess and evaluate tender submissions.
• Conduct daily inspection on landscaping maintenance and improvement works.
• Ensure all work carried out are in accordance to the workplace health safety requirements.
• 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.