Job Purpose

The Horticulturist will be responsible for the planning, development, beautification, maintenance and sustainable management of the University's landscape and green areas. The position will ensure that lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, ornamental plants, nurseries and other landscaped areas are maintained to high standards while ensuring efficient use of manpower, water, fertilizers and other resources.

The role will also supervise horticulture staff and external landscaping agencies, manage seasonal plantation activities, monitor plant health and irrigation systems, and provide technical recommendations for campus landscaping and green-campus initiatives.

Educational Qualification

Essential:
- Doctorate/Masters/Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture / Agriculture / Landscape Horticulture from a recognized university/institution.

Experience
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in horticulture, landscaping, estate management or campus landscape maintenance.
- Experience in a large institutional, university, corporate, hotel, township or residential campus is preferred.




- Candidates with experience managing outsourced landscaping agencies and large teams will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

A. Landscape & Campus Horticulture
- Plan, develop and maintain lawns, gardens, flower beds, hedges, trees, shrubs, creepers, indoor plants and other landscaped areas.
- Develop annual and seasonal horticulture plans for the campus.
- Select appropriate plant species based on local climate, soil conditions, aesthetics, water availability and campus requirements.
- Maintain the visual appearance and overall health of the University's green areas.
- Plan new plantation, gap filling, transplantation and replacement of unhealthy or unsuitable plants.
- Develop and maintain thematic gardens, avenue plantations, ornamental areas and biodiversity zones wherever required.
- Coordinate with landscape architects/designers for recent landscape development and modification projects.

📌 Horticultural Manager (Aligarh)
🏢 GLA University
📍 Aligarh