Supervisor(a) Operativo(a) de Jardinería

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT, established as a pioneering international non-profit organization, is dedicated to addressing tomorrow's challenges today. Its mission focuses on enhancing 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. This is particularly aimed at the Global South, achieved through the establishment of strong partnerships. The organization aims 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.

Job Overview:
The position of Supervisor(a) Operativo(a) de Jardinería at CIMMYT is crucial for the effective management and coordination of the gardening team responsible for maintaining and caring for the green areas of the Center and Tlaminca. The role involves overseeing daily activities such as sweeping, pruning, fertilization, pest control, flag placement, and sidewalk cleaning. The supervisor ensures the proper functioning of irrigation systems, conducts regular inspections of green areas, and verifies the correct mixing and application of chemical products for fumigation. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for the repair and maintenance of gardening machinery and vehicles, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations by the staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Supervisor(a) Operativo(a) de Jardinería include supervising and coordinating gardening staff to ensure the execution of tasks across various areas of the Center and Tlaminca. This includes overseeing sweeping routes throughout the Center, applying fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides to gardens, trees, and ornamental plants, general pruning, flag placement, and sidewalk cleaning. The supervisor must maintain the green areas of the Center in good condition, develop maintenance programs focused on gardening, conduct inspections of green areas, and verify the proper functioning of the irrigation system. Furthermore, the supervisor must ensure the correct mixing of chemical products for fumigation, ensure staff compliance with safety guidelines, identify material, tool, and equipment needs, and request them through vouchers. The role also includes repairing gardening machinery, monitoring fuel consumption, maintaining the assigned vehicle, safeguarding materials, tools, and equipment, addressing gardening service requests, and supporting tasks and responsibilities within and outside their area as requested by their immediate supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma or technical career, preferably in agricultural areas, gardening, or related fields. A minimum of 3 years of experience in gardening or maintenance of green areas is required, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or personnel coordination role. Knowledge in the maintenance of green areas, including pruning, irrigation, fertilization, and pest and disease control, is essential. Candidates should also have knowledge of the handling, dosing, and safe mixing of fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides, as well as familiarity with manual and automatic irrigation systems. Additionally, knowledge in the repair and maintenance of gardening machinery such as brush cutters, chainsaws, blowers, hedge trimmers, and pruning tractors is required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes at least a high school diploma or a technical degree in agricultural fields, gardening, or related disciplines. This foundational education is crucial for understanding the principles of gardening and maintenance of green areas.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in gardening or maintenance of green areas, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or coordination role. This experience is vital for effectively managing a team and ensuring the quality of work in maintaining green spaces.

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

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT offers an attractive compensation package and support for professional development. In addition to benefits mandated by Mexican law, the package includes a Christmas bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), vacation days (15 days), grocery vouchers, and social benefits (IMSS, SAR/Infonavit). Additional benefits include life insurance and funeral expenses coverage. Employees also have access to an employee cafeteria, amenities such as a gym, swimming pool, and soccer fields, and transportation services between CDMX and Texcoco.