Horticulture and Environmental Specialist

CIS job description. 

Designation: Horticulture and Environmental Specialist

Department: Facilities

Location: Lakeside Campus 

Reports To: Assistant Facilities Manager

Works Collaboratively With: Maintenance Team, Principals, Head of Facility

Key accountability (Main purpose of this job): 

Reporting to the Assistant Facilities Manager, this role is responsible for creating and maintaining the school's landscaping, garden spaces while promoting sustainability within the school community. This role focuses on creating a green and sustainable environment, aligns with Singapore's emphasis on environmental stewardship and sustainable development, that enhances the aesthetic appeal and environmental consciousness of the school community.

Responsibilities (Key areas of Responsibilities): 

• Plan, develop and maintain the school's gardens, lawns and green spaces, including selecting suitable plants for Singapore's climate and considering plant safety, allergens and maintenance requirements. 
• Plan and coordinate landscape improvements, plant replacement and renewal works to maintain the campus's appearance and standards throughout the year. 
• Prepare and monitor the annual horticulture budget, covering maintenance, plant replacement, landscape improvements and environmental programmes. 
• Carry out regular visual checks of trees and landscaped areas, identify potential hazards, and coordinate specialist assessments and follow-up works where required. 
• Supervise the landscape maintenance contractor to ensure compliance with contract specifications, maintenance schedules and agreed quality and safety standards. Inspect completed works, follow up on deficiencies and verify service delivery before recommending payment. 
• Implement sustainable landscaping, recycling and composting initiatives, and work with academic staff to support gardening and environmental activities for students and staff. 
• Ensure horticultural activities comply with applicable NEA and Workplace Safety and Health requirements, and support the Environmental Sanitation Regime submission under NEA. 
• Maintain records of plant care, maintenance works and environmental initiatives. 
• Prepare an annual horticulture and environmental action plan, monitor progress and expenditure, and report on landscape conditions, contractor performance and programme outcomes to school management. 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

• Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in horticulture, landscaping, gardening, and environmental management. 
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore’s flora, plant care, NEA regulations, and sustainability practices. 
• Good communication, project management and organisational skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead student and staff initiatives 
• Passion for sustainability and education

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not an exhaustive list and additional tasks and/or responsibilities may be assigned to you from time to time according to business demands. This job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of CIS.