Gardener

Description

The responsibility of a Gardener is to maintain the beauty of plants, outdoor grounds, and trees across multiple gardens. The Gardener performs a range of general maintenance tasks including designing, producing, renewing and preserving outside spaces. The Gardener works in collaboration with the garden design team, the maintenance, team, and department heads. The Gardener has the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced garden designers and horticulturist within our historic hotel properties.

We are searching for a competent and reliable gardener to maintain our company gardens. You will be responsible for all general maintenance tasks related to the garden including planting new trees, servicing garden machinery, and conducting regular pruning.

To succeed in this role, you should be physically fit and able to manage small and heavy machinery. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional and possess some knowledge of effective gardening techniques. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must. 

The ideal candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule. One to two years of gardening experience is a preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and grow the garden to ensure it meets specific requirements and expectations.
• Perform basic maintenance such as pruning, cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking.
• Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants.
• Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as plant vehicles, and small diggers.
• Service all garden equipment and machinery.
• Maintain a clean garden by clearing rubbish and litter from the garden and grounds.
• Provide guidance to management on matters related to the garden.
• Ensure a safe environment for staff and clients by adhering to safety and health regulations 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1-2 years of proven experience in a similar role preferred
• Ability to handle a range of horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of plants and gardening techniques.
• Friendly personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of health and safety rules and legislation.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred