Officer – Gardening
Position: | Officer – Gardening |
Reports to: | DPD/PD |
Department: | Campus Construction Department |
Location: | Permanent Campus, Asian University of Women |
The Officer – Gardening, Tree Plantation & Landscaping will be responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the university’s green spaces, gardens, trees, and overall landscape. The role ensures an eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing campus environment, while promoting sustainability, biodiversity, and student/community engagement in environmental initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gardening & Landscaping
- Develop and maintain gardens, lawns, flowerbeds, and ornamental plants across the campus.
- Supervise landscaping works, including selection and planting of appropriate species.
- Ensure timely trimming, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and pest control of plants.
- Coordinate seasonal plantation and beautification programs in line with the university’s calendar of events.
- Implement modern landscaping techniques and sustainable practices (e.g., water-efficient irrigation, composting, native plants).
- Tree Plantation & Environmental Sustainability
- Develop and execute annual tree plantation plans, ensuring biodiversity and ecological balance.
- Maintain records of existing trees and new plantations, ensuring proper care and survival.
- Promote green initiatives such as vertical gardens, rooftop gardening, and medicinal plant cultivation.
- Collaborate with academic departments, student clubs, and external stakeholders for environmental awareness campaigns.
- Operations & Supervision
- Supervise gardeners, nursery staff, and landscape workers to ensure quality and timely execution of tasks.
- Monitor and maintain gardening equipment, tools, and irrigation systems.
- Prepare and manage budgets for plantation and landscaping projects.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- General knowledge about Ms word, excel etc.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma in Horticulture, Botany, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in gardening, landscaping, or plantation management (preferably in large institutions/estates).
- Knowledge of local plant species, soil management, pest control, and sustainable horticulture practices.
- Strong supervisory, planning, and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to work in hilly terrain.
Key Competencies:
- Passion for greenery, environment, and sustainability.
- Creative eye for landscape design and aesthetics.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Commitment to promoting a clean and green campus.
Interested applicants should send their resume along with a cover letter. Attach a copy of educational certificates and the names of at least 3 references.
Applicant must enclose his/her Photograph with CV, (Name & Contact Information) addressing to jobs@auw.edu.bd. Please mention the position Gardening Officer on the subject line. The review of applications will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.