Reporting to – Project Manager
Department – Projects
Location – Nairobi with frequent on-site work.

Job Purpose:

As a Landscaper, the eligible person will be responsible for performing day-to-day landscaping tasks. These include landscape maintenance, gardening, irrigation, and landscape design.

Key responsibilities:

  • Designing and planning landscaping projects, selecting appropriate flora and materials for various areas.
  • Installing rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, fences, planters and playground equipment.
  • Installing and maintaining landscaped areas, including soil preparation, planting, and shaping vegetation.
  • Installing walkways, lighting or sprinkler systems when needed.
  • Planting various trees, flowers, shrubbery and other vegetation.
  • Watering and trimming trees, flowers, pruning hedges and other vegetation as needed.
  • Transforming and designing the terrain to meet the client’s requests.
  • Consulting with clients on landscape designs, and plant selection and care.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to execute landscaping projects.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Certificate/diploma in landscape design, or related course of study.
  • Experience in the landscaping industry is a must.
  • Strong horticultural knowledge and proficiency in gardening techniques.
  • Experience with sprinkler systems and landscaping equipment.
  • Familiarity with gardening products like fertilizers and pesticides.
  • Demonstrated design aptitude and effective communication skills.
  • Landscape Maintenance and Landscaping skills.
  • Gardening and Irrigation skills
  • Landscape Design skills.
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions with physical stamina and reliability.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Ability to work with less supervision.

 Applications:

If you believe you have high performance culture, positive mental attitude and are self-driven, then apply through recruitment@optiven.co.ke.

NB:

  • We do not charge for job applications and interviews.
  • Last day of application is 31st May 2024.
  • Shortlisting will be done on rolling basis.
  • Salary negotiable during interview.
  • Due to the huge number of applications we get, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Applicants give the company express consent to conduct background checks for employment suitability.