Jardinero

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, is a pioneering international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the challenges of tomorrow today. Established to enhance the quantity, quality, and reliability of production systems for staple cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millet, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, CIMMYT focuses particularly on the Global South. The organization builds strong partnerships to improve the livelihoods and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient food system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT operates in multiple countries and employs a diverse workforce committed to agricultural innovation and sustainability.

Job Overview:
The position of Jardinero at CIMMYT is crucial for maintaining the green areas, gardens, trees, ornamental plants, and outdoor spaces of the campus at El Batán, Texcoco, Mexico, which is located just 45 minutes from Mexico City. The gardener is responsible for ensuring that these areas are kept in optimal condition, contributing to a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for both staff and visitors. The role involves manual and automatic irrigation, pruning, weeding, fertilization, pest and disease control, and the replacement of plants, trees, and grass as necessary. Additionally, the gardener will conduct rounds for the collection and proper management of waste across the campus, including recycling stations, and assist in cleaning avenues and common areas using a blower. This position requires a proactive approach to maintaining the aesthetic and functional quality of the campus's green spaces.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Jardinero include: maintaining the green areas (ornamental plants, trees, and grass) through manual or automatic irrigation; conducting waste collection rounds across the campus using a truck and trailer; manually collecting trash from all containers, including recycling stations; removing birds that enter offices or common areas, as well as deceased animals within the campus; weeding and clearing the assigned green areas; applying fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides to gardens, trees, and ornamental plants as needed; performing general pruning and gathering leaves while replacing ornamental plants, trees, and grass when necessary; placing and removing flags; assisting in basic repairs of gardening machinery; maintaining the plants and pots in corridors as requested through tickets; keeping tools and equipment in good condition and reporting any failures to the immediate supervisor; detecting and preventing pests or diseases in plants and trees and informing the immediate supervisor; blowing leaves from main avenues and assigned areas; operating a pruning tractor for green areas; and supporting tasks and responsibilities inside and outside of their area as requested by their immediate supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following requirements: the position holder must have completed secondary education; a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role is required; knowledge of cutting and pruning tools (manual scissors, brush cutter, trimmer, or hedge cutter) is essential; familiarity with the use and handling of blowers, chainsaws, machetes, sickles, pruning scissors, and manual or mechanical backpacks is necessary; knowledge and use of chemicals for burning and sealing edges is required; the ability to drive and preferably hold a type A license is necessary; the candidate must be responsible and possess a sense of order and cleanliness; the individual must be dynamic, service-oriented, and able to work in a team; and the position holder should have excellent manual skills, initiative, and responsibility.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes at least a secondary education. This foundational level of education is essential for understanding the basic principles of gardening and maintenance of green spaces, as well as for following safety protocols and operational guidelines in the workplace.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for the Jardinero position is a minimum of 2 years in a similar role. This experience should include practical knowledge of gardening techniques, maintenance of green areas, and familiarity with the tools and equipment used in landscaping and gardening tasks. The candidate should demonstrate a proven track record of effectively managing outdoor spaces and maintaining their aesthetic and functional quality.

Languages:
While the job posting does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in Spanish is likely essential given the location and the nature of the work environment. Additional languages may be beneficial but are not explicitly required for this position.

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT offers an attractive compensation scheme and supports continuous professional development. In addition to the benefits mandated by Mexican law, the organization provides a year-end bonus of forty days, a vacation premium of 56%, life insurance, major medical expenses insurance, grocery vouchers, and a savings fund. The position is full-time and is based at the El Batán campus in Texcoco, Mexico.