View Vacancy - GARDENER

Main purpose of job:

Responsible for the general maintenance and development of gardens at Residence and Office, creating a garden environment that is aesthetically pleasing and free of pests.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

Gardening: 80%

Carrying out a varied range of gardening duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision and use of own initiative:

• This will include but is not limited to Bed preparation, planting, propagation, border maintenance, mulching, and watering, trimming, mowing, pruning, raking, weeding and clearing debris.
• Ensuring that all garden equipment and machinery are correctly maintained, serviced, and kept in good working order.
• Take on special landscaping or planting projects as deemed necessary by the Estate Manager.
• Collaborate with the gardening team to ensure that the grounds are always properly cared for.
• Assist with disposal of garden waste.

Other duties: 20%

• Supervise contractors whilst they are carrying out work on High Commission premises.
• Assist with preparations for official functions (i.e. moving furniture, ensuring that garden and paths are clean and tidy).  
• Assist in maintenance of swimming pool.

       Essential on arrival:

• Competent, physically fit and able to do hard, outdoor work
• 3 years’ gardening experience
• Ability to work well in a small team
• Have a track record of creating and maintaining gardens
• Capable of operating a wide range of garden machinery and equipment safely