Gardner at Pete Ground Services Limited

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens, plants and lawns at an office premises. And also maintain the beautification of the lawns and gardens.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.
• The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery.
• The use of cylinder and rotary mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers.
• Adjustments of mower height and quality of cut, etc.
• Oil level checks and check for damage to any mower.
• Report equipment malfunctions as and when noticed.
• To be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation.
• To ensure all equipment, machinery are stored securely and clean after use.
• Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
• Maintain lawn and grass areas using machinery, natural fertilisers but no chemicals.
• To keep the gardens, thoroughfares and footpaths clear and free from litter at all times.
• Good knowledge of plants, must be organised and able to follow schedule.

PREREQUISITES:

• Self motivated, Enthusiastic, Fit and capable of heavy work. Able to work in all weather conditions and able to use machinery, lawn mower, trimmers, brush cutter, hedge cutters, chainsaw etc.
• High school or equivalent diploma, Good communication skill with other staff and colleagues.
• Previous experience in similar role. And sound knowledge and use of horticultural machinery is an added advantage.
• Must resume by 6am.