Gardener Assistant (LMO/TS 2), Public Gardens & Zoo Branch - Bath

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, 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. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good teamwork and cooperation skills 
• 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 Branch’s operations 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Secondary education with one (1) year 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 chemicals 
• Required to wear protective gears.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.