Gardener (LMO/TS 3) - (Castleton Botanical Gardens)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Cuts and maintains lawns and verges; 
• Establishes and maintains flower beds; 
• Prunes and maintains trees and hedges; 
• Cleans and maintains sanitary facilities; 
• Cleans and rakes walkways and gazebos; 
• Maintains tanks and pond; 
• Carries out plant Propagation activities; 
• Controls pest and weed growth; 
• Carries out waste management activities; 
• Carries out plant and soil nutritional activities; 
• Assists in establishing and maintaining compost; 
• Participates in promotional and outreach events and activities; 
• Participates in Special horticultural and agronomical project; 
• Greets and welcome visitors; 
• Collects plant, seed and other vegetative material; 
• Prepares plants for sales and rental. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good teamwork and co-operation 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good customer and quality focus skills 

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of Landscaping, Lawn and Garden Maintenance 
• Basic knowledge of Branch’s Operations 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Graduate from Ebony Park NCTVET Level I, with at least one (1) year practical experience as a Gardener or Farm Assistant 

OR 

• Secondary Education with two (2) years’ experience working as a gardener in a Botanic garden or Farm Assistant 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Required to work under extreme conditions (sun, dust and water) on occasions.
• Exposed to chemical. 
• Required to wear protective gears.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.