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Gardener (LMO/TS 3) - Public Gardens & Zoo Branch - Bath

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Organisation
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Reference
VAC-46830
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
Location
Bath
Salary & Benefits
$20,081 - $27,007 per week
Date Posted
12/10/2023
Expiry Date
19/10/2023
Under the supervision of the Senior Gardener (LMO/TS 4), the Gardener (LMO/TS 3) is responsible for the general maintenance of the Gardens and facility.

 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

  • 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 event 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; 
  • Performs any other related duties assigned from time to time. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core 

  • Good oral communication skills 
  • Good written communication skills 
  • Good interpersonal skills 
  • Good customer and quality focus skills 
  • Good teamwork and cooperation 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 NCT/VET Level I, At least 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.

Occupational fields: 
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Required degree level: 
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