Irrigation & Landscape Operations Specialist

Alaro City Irrigation & Landscape Operations Specialist

Location: Epe, Lagos

Department: City Management

Responsibilities

Irrigation Design & Management:

• Design, review, and optimize irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, sub-surface, smart irrigation, etc.) All over Alaro City.
• Prepare irrigation layouts, zones, hydraulic calculations, and system specifications.
• Supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of irrigation systems.
• Monitor system performance and implement water-efficiency improvements.
• Manage schedules for irrigation operation based on seasons, planting phases, and weather conditions.

Landscape Construction Support:

• Assist in managing landscape construction projects from design interpretation to execution.
• Coordinate irrigation works with softscape and hardscape construction activities.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals related to irrigation and landscape works.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Support project handover from construction to maintenance.

Landscape Maintenance Operations:

• Support the planning and execution of landscape maintenance contracts and in-house operations.
• Supervise maintenance teams for irrigation, planting, turf, and shrubs.
• Develop and monitor maintenance schedules, checklists, and SOPs.
• Ensure timely repair of irrigation leaks, blockages, damaged lines, and control systems.
• Monitor plant health related to irrigation performance and soil conditions.

Team & Contractor Management:

• Supervise irrigation technicians, foremen, and landscaping teams.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and service providers.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Budgeting & Reporting:

• Assist in preparing budgets for irrigation systems, maintenance works, and upgrades.
• Track material usage, spare parts, and consumables.
• Prepare regular technical and progress reports for management.
• Support procurement processes related to irrigation and landscaping materials

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation Engineering from a reputable University.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in irrigation and landscape operations.
• Proven experience in both landscape construction projects and long-term maintenance.
• Experience working on large-scale developments, cities, resorts, or mixed-use developments is a strong advantage.

Technical Skills:

• ·Strong knowledge of irrigation system design and hydraulics.
• Experience with pumps, controllers, valves, filtration systems, and water management strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape and irrigation drawings.
• Knowledge of tropical plants, turf, soil conditions, and water requirements.
• Familiarity with sustainable landscape and water-saving practices.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Practical, hands-on problem solver.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Able to work between office planning and on-site field operations.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.