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We are looking for an experienced Head Gardener capable of maintaining a large resort property in a dry coastal climate and effectively managing a landscaping team.
Key Responsibilities -
* Lead and supervise a team of gardeners (scheduling, training, quality control, safety compliance).
* Plan planting schemes and maintenance suited to coastal conditions (salt exposure, wind, sandy soils).
* Manage irrigation and fertigation systems, apply fertilizers, and monitor pH/EC levels.
* Maintain existing plantings (coconut palms, Scaevola, Wedelia, frangipani, tradescantia, bananas, lawn) and select new resilient species.
* Track water and fertilizer usage, oversee area budget, purchasing, and inventory.
* Coordinate with hotel management to prepare the grounds for events and maintain a “guest-friendly” landscape standard.
Requirements -
* 5+ years of experience in tropical or coastal landscaping; resort/hotel experience preferred.
* Knowledge of irrigation on sandy soils, fertigation, and remineralization of RO water.
* Strong team-management and KPI-setting skills.
* Languages: confident English.
Employment Conditions
* Full-time position in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.
* Competitive salary (90,000 LKR), with accommodation/meal/transport options subject to agreement.
* Formal employment, paid leave, performance bonuses.
* Accommodation provided in on-site staff housing.