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CIMMYT

Maize and wheat genetic improvement center

Supervisor Operativo de Jardinería

Landscaping & Grounds MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeTexcoco, State of Mexico, MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least three years of experience in gardening or green-area maintenance, including at least one year in a position supervising or coordinating personnel.
  • Knowledge of green-area maintenance, including pruning, irrigation, fertilization, and pest and disease control.
  • Knowledge of the safe handling, dosing, and mixing of fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
  • Knowledge of manual and automatic irrigation systems.
  • Knowledge of repair and maintenance of gardening machinery, including brush cutters, chainsaws, blowers, hedge trimmers, and riding lawn mowers.
  • Minimum education of high school or technical studies; preferably in agriculture, gardening, or a related area.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate gardening staff to ensure work is carried out across the Center and Tlaminca.
  • Supervise sweeping routes throughout the Center; application of fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides to gardens, trees, and ornamental plants; general pruning; flag placement; and sidewalk cleaning.
  • Maintain the Center’s green areas, including ornamental plants, trees, and grass, in good condition.
  • Develop gardening-focused maintenance programs.
  • Inspect green areas and verify that the irrigation system is functioning properly.
  • Verify the correct mixing of chemicals for fumigating green areas.
  • Ensure staff comply with safety guidelines and standards.
  • Identify the area’s needs for materials, tools, and equipment, and request them using requisition forms.
  • Repair gardening machinery.
  • Track fuel loads and consumption.
  • Maintain the vehicle assigned to the area in good condition.
  • Safeguard the area’s materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Respond to gardening service requests.
  • Assist with tasks and responsibilities inside or outside the area when requested by the immediate supervisor.

About the Company

CIMMYT

Maize and wheat genetic improvement center

CIMMYT is the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center that conducts crop research and capacity building to improve maize and wheat yields and livelihoods. Its work spans germplasm and crop research (maize and wheat), socioeconomics, sustainable intensification, and capacity building, funded through CGIAR and partners. Its products include improved seed, data and research outputs, and capacity-building services, delivered via seed orders, data repositories, and knowledge platforms. The center differentiates itself through a global network focused on maize and wheat improvements, combining genetics, agronomy, and socioeconomic analysis to support smallholder farmers and food security. The goal is to advance science-based solutions to boost productivity, resilience, and nutrition across regions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$750K
Headquarters
Brazil
Founded
1966

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