Gardener - Peermont Global SA

Job Purpose

Responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens, plants and lawns of the complex.

Main Resposibilites

• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing and planting.

• The use of cylinder and rotary mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers.

• 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 gardens by naturally fertilising, trimming and making sure that plants are receiving adequate water.

• Maintain lawn and grass areas.

• Outside maintenance including pathways, pond, steps, walls etc.

• Tiding up and cleaning outside of the building.

Qualifications

• Grade12 or equivalent

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in similar role and sound knowledge and use of horticultural machinery is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of plants, must be organised and able to follow schedule.