Description

Tatu City is looking to hire a Nurseries Officer to support tree, ornamental and grasses nursery operations, including seed and cuttings collection, propagation, maintenance, and supply of healthy plants for landscaping, conservation, and reforestation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Propagate trees, grasses and ornamental plants through seed collection, cuttings, and other vegetative methods
• Maintain nursery stock through watering, weeding, potting, pruning, and pest control
• Monitor plant health, growth rates, and survival within the nursery
• Prepare plants for dispatch to project or conservation sites
• Maintain nursery infrastructure, tools, and irrigation systems
• Keep accurate nursery records including species, quantities, and growth stages
• Support environmental and landscaping teams with plant supply planning
• Innovate and come up with ways to mechanize nursery operations
• Work with City Manager and Head of Procurement to commercialise the Tatu City nursery
• Ensure nursery practices comply with environmental and sustainability standards

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in forestry, horticulture, nursery management, or related field
• Experience working in a tree and ornamental plants nursery
• Knowledge of indigenous tree and ornamental plants species and propagation techniques
• Attention to detail and strong plant care skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Propagate trees, grasses and ornamental plants through seed collection, cuttings, and other vegetative methods
• Maintain nursery stock through watering, weeding, potting, pruning, and pest control
• Monitor plant health, growth rates, and survival within the nursery
• Prepare plants for dispatch to project or conservation sites
• Maintain nursery infrastructure, tools, and irrigation systems
• Keep accurate nursery records including species, quantities, and growth stages
• Support environmental and landscaping teams with plant supply planning
• Innovate and come up with ways to mechanize nursery operations
• Work with City Manager and Head of Procurement to commercialise the Tatu City nursery
• Ensure nursery practices comply with environmental and sustainability standards

• Knowledge of indigenous tree and ornamental plants species and propagation techniques
• Attention to detail and strong plant care skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Degree or Diploma in forestry, horticulture, nursery management, or related field
• Experience working in a tree and ornamental plants nursery