Gardener Assistant (LMO/TS 2) - Public Gardens and Zoo Branch

Key Responsibilities 

• Assists with establishing flower beds by lining, forking, planting and mulching; 
• Assists with the maintenance of landscape and garden areas by watering, weeding, fertilizing and mulching; 
• Prunes trees and shrubs; 
• Cleans and rakes lawns, walkways and gazebos; 
• Cleans and maintains sanitary facilities; 
• Maintains hedges and verges; 
• Carries out other general maintenance activities of the facilities; 
• Carries out pest and weed control activities; 
• Collects plant seed and performs other vegetative planting material collection activities; 
• Maintains plant labels and garden signage; 
• Carries out preparation activities for promotional and outreach events; 
• Carries out special horticultural and agronomical activities; 
• Prepares plants for sales, rental and display; 
• Maintains plant labels and garden signage; 
• Disposes garbage; 
• Assists in the construction and maintenance of compost bins; 
• Propagates plants, prepares soil media and carries out other nursery activities; 
• Performs any other related duties assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies 

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Strong customer and quality focus skills 

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of lawn and garden maintenance 
• Basic knowledge of landscaping 
• Sound knowledge of tools and equipment maintenance 
• Basic knowledge of the Branch’s operations 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience 

• Secondary level education, with one (1) year’s experience working as a Gardener in a Botanic Garden; 

OR 

• Secondary level education with two (2) years’ experience working as a Gardener or Farm Assistant. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job 

• Will be required to work under extreme conditions (sun, dust and water), on occasions;
• Exposure to chemicals; 
• Will be required to wear protective gears. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.