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Gardener (LMO/TS 1)

Organisation
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Reference
VAC-57032
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$18,647 - $25,078 per week
Date Posted
02/06/2025
Expiry Date
19/06/2025
Under the supervision of the Manager, Administration and Support Services, the Gardener conducts landscaping activities as required, ensures maintenance of the grounds and lawns of the Ministry's compound.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Sweeps and rakes compound; 
  • Mows and weeds lawns; 
  • Trims trees on premises; 
  • Maintains and replaces flowers and foliage; 
  • Plants, waters and maintains plants; 
  • Locates and plants shrubs, trees and flowers; 
  • Repairs and maintains gardening equipment; 
  • Carries out repairs to concrete and asphalt walkways and driveways;
  • Assists with minor plumbing and carpentry repairs; 
  • Assists Technical Officer on Field trips; 
  • Performs any other related duties as may be assigned. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core: 

  • Ability to work independently 
  • Good oral and written communication skills 
  • Good teamwork and cooperation 
  • Interpersonal skills 
  • Initiative 
  • Strong customer and quality focus skills 
  • Good time management skills 

Technical: 

  • Excellent gardening skills 
  • Landscaping skills 
  • Basic mechanical skills 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • Successfully completed Secondary School education with the ability to read and write.

 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • Exposure to agricultural chemicals/fertilizers. 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Region: 
Kingston
Occupational fields: 
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level: 
Other

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