Garden Manager
ていえんかんりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance management of green spaces such as gardens, parks, and private residences.
Description
Garden managers perform daily maintenance tasks such as plant care, pruning, fertilizing, pest and disease control, and weeding in green spaces like gardens, parks, corporate and private residences. They also handle soil improvement, irrigation system management, seasonal replanting, flower bed design, and facility safety inspections, balancing landscape beauty with healthy plant growth. In parks and public facilities, they ensure visitor safety, while in private settings, they create gardens according to client requests.
Future Outlook
Demand for young workers is increasing due to the decline in garden managers caused by aging, and stable demand is expected from urban green space development and greening needs related to SDGs.
Personality Traits
Creative / Has delicacy / Interest in natural environments / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Contract/part-time possible / On-site visits / Outdoor work / Public facility employment / Seasonal fluctuations
Career Path
Junior Gardener → Senior Gardener → Groundskeeper / Garden Management Leader → Landscape Construction Supervisor → Landscape Design Planner
Required Skills
Irrigation system operation / Landscaping machinery operation / Pest and disease management / Pruning techniques / Soil management techniques
Recommended Skills
English document reading / Horticulture / Landscaping design software / Plant physiology knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to pay attention to plant conditions and detailed care. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Important for devising aesthetic designs and layouts for gardens. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to frequent heavy outdoor labor and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few opportunities for quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Green Space Manager
- Landscape Construction Supervisor
- Landscaping Technician
Aliases
- Gardener
- Greenkeeper
Related Jobs
- Green Space Manager
- Landscape Construction Supervisor
- Landscaper
- Park Manager