Nursery Foreman

Job Summary:

The post holder will play a key role in the care and development of the nursery-based conservation focused Living Collection. Working closely with the Landscape Supervisor, they will be responsible for the propagation and daily care of high-quality plants for ecological restoration, public displays within KFBG and supply to partner organisations. They will also be responsible for permanent mother stock of rare species, both in the planted landscape of the nursery and potted collection and assist the Landscape Supervisor in the planting and maintenance of landscapes within KFBG.

Major duties:

• Assist the Landscape Supervisor to develop and implement appropriate horticultural techniques to germinate, cultivate and propagate native plants and supervise nursery staff and volunteers to produce vigorous and healthy plants suitable for forest restoration projects and urban greening in Hong Kong. This includes investigation and formulation of suitable growing media, choice of suitable containers and fertiliser regimes for healthy root growth and rapid establishment after planting, routine weeding, and pest control and formative pruning when necessary;
• Participate in field work to sensitively collect seeds and vegetative propagation material to enhance and genetically diversify the KFBG Living Collection;
• Oversee the work of volunteers and junior staff of the section, as required;
• Assist in planting projects and maintenance operations within KFBG as directed by the Landscape Supervisor;
• Maintain workplace safety and assist in maintaining a high standard of hygiene and appropriate pest control, both throughout the nursery and its workers restrooms;
• Assist in data entry and maintaining accurate labelling and plant records within the nursery;
• Operate powered gardening tools for site maintenance;
• Assist in monitoring the compliance by team members with all safety guidelines.

Other duties :

• To assist in handling general administrative duties and daily operations of the section, such as recording the daily attendance register, as required;
• Assist in performing other duties relevant to the mission of the Flora Conservation Department when necessarily requested by the management;
• Serve as driver for the department if in possession of a valid type I or II license;
• Strive to work in line with KFBG values, in pursuit of the Vision and Mission of the organisation, and to self-assess your performance in this regard;
• Participate in activities arranged by KFBG to develop the culture of the organisation.

Job Requirements :

• At least 2 years experience working with a range of plants, with a good knowledge of horticultural techniques applicable to pot culture;
• Experience in supervision of staff;
• Experience in hiking or other outdoor physical activities as well as interest and knowledge of native plants is an advantage;
• Able to use computer software for record keeping, planning & staff supervision;
• Good command of spoken and written Chinese. Knowledge of English is an advantage;
• Possession of a valid Class 2 driving license is an advantage;
• Good team player with a positive attitude;
• Physically fit for outdoor work, including working on slopes;
• Able to work on public holidays when required.

園藝管工 (苗圃及植物展示)植物保育部

工作概要:

職位持有人將擔當重要角色，維護及發展於苗圃中以保育為主導的植物收藏。 與園藝督導員緊密合作，職位持有人負責繁殖及日常維護優質植物，以用於生態復修、公眾展示，以及供應合作機構夥伴。職位持有人同時負責照料於苗圃範圍及於盆栽種植的珍稀物種收藏，並協助園藝督導員於本園內的種植工作及景觀維護。

主要職責:

• 協助園藝督導員制定並實施適當的園藝技巧，以培育和繁殖本土植物，並監督苗圃工作人員和義工生產適用於森林復修項目以及香港城市綠化的植物。包括探討及制定合適的生長介質、種植容器和肥料方案，確保植物生長進度理想，以及除草、病蟲害防治和修剪等；
• 參與野外考察工作，協助收集種子及扦插等物料，應用合適的植物繁殖方法，提升苗圃存藏及物種多樣性；
• 按照指示監督及管理義工和下屬的工作；
• 在上司的指導下，協助完成在本園內的種植項目和維護工作；
• 維護工作場所的安全，並協助確保苗圃及員工休息室維持高標準的衛生水平及適當的害蟲控制；
• 協助整理及輸入植物檔案記錄和維護苗圃內植物標籤的準確性；
• 操作電動或汽油動力園藝工具以進行場地維護工作；
• 協助確保團隊成員遵守農場所有的安全守則。

其他職責:

• 協助處理一般日常行政工作，例如:填寫工作記錄及出勤記錄等；
• 努力配合本園的價值觀，朝著本園的願景及使命邁進，及就此目標作自我評估；
• 參與由本園安排的活動，以推廣本園的機構文化發展；
• 必要時協助執行由管理層委派、與植物保育部使命有關的職務及其他職責；
• 如持有有效的 I 類或 II 類駕駛執照，可申請擔任部門司機。

工作要求：

• 具兩年或以上不同種類植物相關的經驗，熟悉盆栽園藝技術；
• 有監督員工經驗；
• 熱愛戶外體育活動，對本地植物有興趣和知識優先考慮；
• 懂得使用電腦軟件操作；
• 良好的中文口語和書面表達能力，懂英語優先考慮；
• 擁有有效輕型貨車駕駛執照優先考慮；
• 具良好的團隊合作精神及積極的態度；
• 體能適合戶外工作，包括在斜坡上工作；
• 在需要可於在公眾假期工作。