Jardinero

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems 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 located in El Batán, Texcoco, Mexico, which is approximately 45 minutes from Mexico City. The Jardinero 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 Jardinero 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 Jardinero's primary responsibilities include: maintaining the green areas (ornamental plants, trees, and grass) through manual or automatic irrigation; conducting waste collection rounds across the campus while operating 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 also replacing ornamental plants, trees, and grass when necessary; placing and removing flags; assisting in basic repairs of gardening machinery; maintaining 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 plant and tree pests or diseases and informing the 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 the 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; knowledge and use of chemicals for burning and sealing edges; a valid driver's license, preferably type A, is required; the candidate must be responsible and possess a sense of order and cleanliness; the candidate should be dynamic, service-oriented, and able to work in a team; the position holder must have strong manual skills, initiative, and a sense of responsibility.

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

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role. This experience should include hands-on work in gardening, landscaping, or maintenance of green spaces, demonstrating the ability to perform the duties outlined in the job description effectively and efficiently.

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. Knowledge of English may be beneficial but is not explicitly required.

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, vacation premium (56%), life insurance, major medical expenses insurance, grocery vouchers, and a savings fund. The position is full-time and may involve working outdoors in various weather conditions.