Gardener Assistant (LMO/TS 2) - Rural Gardens and Scenic Avenues

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in 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 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 of garbage; 
• Assists in the construction and maintenance of compost bins; 
• Propagates plants, prepares soil media and carry out other nursery activities;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core 

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

Functional/Technical 

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

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Secondary Education with one (1) year’s experience working as a Gardener in a Botanic Garden. 

OR 

• Secondary Education with two (2) years’ experience working as a Gardener 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.