Site Manager (Botanical Gardens, Parks)

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Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

Summary

A job that maintains and manages facilities, plantings, and equipment in botanical gardens and parks, guides workers and contractors, and handles safety management.

Description

Site managers (botanical gardens, parks) plan and manage the maintenance of facilities such as plantings, paths, and playground equipment, supervise and guide workers and contractors, and ensure safety and health. They also conduct environmental beautification activities according to seasons and weather, perform equipment inspections, and handle visitor considerations, contributing to keeping regional recreational spaces safe and comfortable.

Future Outlook

Due to urban greening and increasing health consciousness, the demand for park and botanical garden maintenance and management is expected to remain stable, with the introduction of labor-saving equipment and ICT for efficiency improvements.

Personality Traits

Able to respond flexibly / Good team player / Sharp observational skills / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Fixed hours / Outdoor work / Overtime during peak seasons / Public sector employment / Shift work

Career Path

Landscaping Worker → Supervisor/Leader → Facility Manager → Department Head

Required Skills

Facility Inspection and Maintenance / Planting Management Technology / Safety and Health Management / Work Planning

Recommended Skills

Landscaping Knowledge / Park Facility Management / Pruning Technology / Soil Analysis and Fertilization Technology

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Adaptability To flexibly respond to changes in weather and usage situations.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because overlooking small deterioration or abnormalities can lead to accidents or landscape degradation.
Communication Skills Because there is a lot of coordination with staff, users, and contractors.
Planning & Organization Work plans according to seasons and weather are necessary.
Problem Solving Correspondence to weather changes and facility malfunctions is necessary.
Collaboration & Teamwork Because there is a lot of collaboration with workers and other departments.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because there is little specialized quantitative analysis.

Related Qualifications

  • Landscape Construction Management Technician
  • Landscaping Skills Technician

Related Jobs

  • Facility Manager
  • Horticultural Technician
  • Landscaping Worker
  • Park Patrol Officer

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