Assistant Landscaping & Grounds Manager

CARICOM ~ OECS Candidates

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced landscaping professional to step into a management-level role supporting the delivery of high-quality grounds and environmental operations across a large-scale, premium development setting.

This position offers the chance to play a key role in overseeing landscape maintenance, project coordination, and team leadership, while ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and service excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

Landscape Operations

Assist in the planning and delivery of landscaping programmes across multiple areas
Support installation and enhancement projects, ensuring quality standards are maintained
Oversee horticultural areas including plant care, nursery operations, and green spaces
Provide input into environmental initiatives such as waste handling and pest management

Planning & Coordination

Support the organisation of daily and long-term work schedules
Coordinate tasks across multiple teams to ensure deadlines are met
Monitor ongoing activities and provide regular progress updates
Assist with preparing cost estimates and tracking project spend

Resources & Equipment

Manage the ordering and tracking of materials, tools, and supplies
Maintain accurate stock records and inventory levels
Coordinate equipment upkeep, servicing, and repairs

Team Support & Leadership

Work closely with supervisors to allocate labour efficiently
Support team performance, coaching, and day-to-day management
Assist with staff scheduling, attendance tracking, and workforce planning
Promote a positive, productive working environment

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and stakeholders
Provide updates on progress and resolve operational issues when required

Health & Safety

Promote safe working practices across all teams
Ensure compliance with operational and safety procedures
Support training initiatives for equipment use and risk management

What We’re Looking For

Experience

Proven experience within landscaping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture operations
Previous responsibility for supervising teams and coordinating work activities
Exposure to both routine maintenance and project-based landscaping work
Understanding of tropical or coastal environments advantageous

Qualifications

Qualification in horticulture, landscaping, or a related discipline
Competent user of Microsoft Office or similar systems

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s licence
Comfortable working in outdoor environments in varying conditions
Previous experience in remote or island-style settings beneficial

Key Skills

Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
Confident communicator across different levels of a business
Natural leader with the ability to motivate teams
Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
Good understanding of resource planning and cost awareness

The Next Steps?

Interested? Simply click apply with your CV/Resume and the New Recruits team will call you for a confidential pre-screening discussion should you match this or other confidential requirements. We will explore your current situation, skillset and career aspirations along with discussing suitable roles and employers in more detail to ensure the perfect match. Interviews will be held via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, specializing in construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support recruitment across the Americas with focus on the Caribbean, we place local and ex-pat talent in prestigious projects, guided by integrity, collaboration, passion, quality, and discretion. Our highly experienced recruiters, attuned to island life, also conduct regular client visits to ensure we can provide tailored, first-hand guidance.

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