Organisation
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Reference
VAC-48715
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
Location
St. Ann
Salary & Benefits
$16,481 - $22,166 per week
Date Posted
29/02/2024
Expiry Date
11/03/2024
Under the supervision of the Senior Gardener (LMO/TS 4), the Gardener Assistant (LMO/TS 2) is responsible for the general maintenance of the Gardens and Facility.
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;
- 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 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 Condition 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.
Occupational fields:
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level:
Other
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