Professional Gardener

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, and leaf blowers.
• Adjustments of mower height and quality of cut, etc.
• Oil level checks and check for damage to any mower.
• Report equipment malfunctions to engineering 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.
• Ensure all equipment, machinery are stored securely and clean after use.
• Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.
• Maintain gardens by naturally fertilizing, trimming, and making sure that plants are receiving adequate water.
• Prune trees and hedges in ways that help the plants’ health, are safe, and look good.
• Maintain lawn and grass areas using machinery, and natural fertilizers but no chemicals.
• To keep the gardens, thoroughfares, and footpaths clear and free from litter at all times.
• Planting (purchasing, organizing, etc.)
• Pruning and cutting hedges.
• Outside maintenance including pathways, ponds, steps, walls, etc.
• Tidying up and cleaning outside of the hotel building.
• Keep the tool shed/store room clean and tidy.
• Good knowledge of plants must be organized and able to follow a schedule.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of horticulture, gardening practices, and their ability to maintain outdoor spaces.
• New Gardening techniques:

Prerequisite:

• Self-motivated, Enthusiastic, Fit, and capable of heavy work.
• Able to work in all weather conditions and able to use machinery, lawnmowers, trimmers, brush cutters, hedge cutters, chainsaws, etc.
• 5 years of experience in the Food and Beverage service is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred, preferably in the hospitality section

Education:

• Diploma or BSc, Good communication skills with other staff and colleagues.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role. Sound knowledge and use of horticultural machinery is an added advantage.