Assistant Supervisor Nursery/Landscaping

Garden of Eden Landscaping Services Ltd., is a small Caymanian-owned business that offers landscaping, plant nursery services, gardening, grass cutting, and maintenance. The company needs a reliable Assistant Supervisor Nursery/Landscaping, to assist with the day-to-day operation of the business. Please see below duties and responsibilities and qualifications for the role.

• Assist in supervising daily nursery and landscaping operations, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to required quality standards.
• Support the Supervisor in planning, scheduling, and assigning work to landscaping and nursery staff.
• Oversee plant care activities including planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and propagation of trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants.
• Monitor the health and condition of plants, lawns, and landscaped areas; identify pests, diseases, or deficiencies and recommend appropriate treatments.
• Assist in maintaining nursery stock, including potting, spacing, labelling, and preparing plants for sale or installation.
• Coordinate routine landscaping tasks such as mowing, edging, weeding, mulching, irrigation, and general grounds maintenance.
• Supervise and ensure proper use, maintenance, and storage of tools, machinery, and irrigation systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including safe handling of equipment, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Assist in implementing landscaping projects, including garden design, installation, and improvement works.
• Maintain inventory of plants, materials, and supplies; report shortages and assist with ordering.
• Train, guide, and support junior staff and labourers to improve performance and productivity.
• Keep accurate records of work completed, plant care schedules, and chemical applications.
• Communicate effectively with management, team members, and clients regarding work progress and requirements.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and environmental sustainability across all landscaped

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in landscaping, nursery operations, or horticulture, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or team-leading role.
• Strong knowledge of plant care, including tropical plants, soil management, irrigation systems, fertilizers, and pest control (important for Cayman climate).
• Experience using landscaping tools and machinery such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to identify plant species, diseases, and pest issues and apply appropriate treatments.
• Basic supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to train, guide, and manage a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills, with the ability to follow schedules and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license is preferred (often required for landscaping roles).