The Horticulturist is responsible for planning developing and maintaining all green spaces across Vignan campuses including gardens lawns trees landscaped areas vertical gardens and nursery stock The role requires expertise in plant selection soil improvement irrigation systems maintenance scheduling and supervising gardening staff to ensure that every school retains a protected aesthetic and eco-friendly environment Campus Greenery Planning Development Design and develop green landscapes across all branches Recommend suitable plant varieties considering soil type climate and water availability Plan botanical ornamental and shaded areas around o School entrances o Pathways o Playgrounds o Blocks corridors o Parking and periphery Develop seasonal flowerbeds to enhance aesthetics Prevent mosquito breeding by monitoring stagnation near plants Maintain cleanliness around gardens pots and planters Plantation Nursery Management Create and maintain an in-house nursery for saplings plants and seasonal flowers Plan mass plantations during monsoon and special environmental drives Maintain an updated inventory of plants saplings seeds and fertilizers Lawn Garden Maintenance Regularly monitor lawns flowerbeds hedges shrubs trees and vertical plants Ensure systematic trimming pruning mowing and pest control Maintain sports-field boundaries and ensure no unsafe vegetation growth Soil Water Irrigation Management Conduct soil testing and recommend soil improvement methods Plan and manage drip irrigation sprinkler systems and water-efficient systems Monitor water usage and ensure sustainable practices Plant Health Monitoring Inspect plants regularly for diseases pests and nutrient deficiencies Recommend organic inorganic treatments as needed Maintain a treatment log with dates issues and solutions Staff Supervision Supervise gardeners helpers and outsourced horticulture workers in each branch Provide training on pruning fertilizing watering cycles and plant care techniques Prepare daily and weekly schedules and ensure strict adherence Procurement Inventory Control Identify and procure high-quality plants soil fertilizers tools and machinery Maintain inventory of o Garden tools o Sprinklers o Mowers o Fertilizers pesticides Ensure machines like grass cutters are serviced on time Landscaping for New Projects Collaborate with the Civil Project Manager and Architects for new campuses Suggest landscape layouts during planning and pre-opening stages Estimate cost and develop BOQs for green development Reporting Documentation Prepare monthly reports on plant health new plantations maintenance activities and issues Maintain a campus-wise horticulture dashboard Document seasonal plantation calendars Skills Required Strong knowledge of plant varieties soils irrigation pests and diseases Ability to design landscapes and manage nurseries Experience supervising gardeners and horticulture teams Knowledge of water-efficient plantation systems Good communication reporting skills Passion for green clean and aesthetic environments Qualifications B Sc M Sc in Horticulture Botany Agriculture Plantation Sciences 3-10 years of experience in horticulture or landscaping projects preferably institutional Job Type Full-time Pay 30 000 00 - 50 000 00 per month Benefits Health insurance Work Location In person