LANDSCAPE GARDENER - Johannesburg
Salary Negotiable
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
01-12-2017 8:39:29 AM
26-01-2018 8:39:29 AM
LANDSCAPE GARDENER
(PERMANENT)
JOB PURPOSE
? To ensure that the Organisation garden and grounds are kept clean and orderly at all times. To adhere to safety practices and procedures. To uphold the highest standards of cleanliness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
? To plan and execute small scale landscaping operations and maintains grounds and landscape of the Organisation.
? Preparing and grading terrain, applying fertilizers, seeding and transplanting shrubs and plants, using manual and power-operated equipment. ? To cultivate plants using gardening implements and power-operated equipment.
? To plant and repair established flower beds, using seed mixtures and fertilizers recommended for particular soil type.
? To spray and water trees and shrubs, and apply supplemental liquid and dry nutrients to flowers and trees.
? To trim and shape shrubs and plants using hand held clippers to clip/ prune branches.
? To clean grounds using rakes, brooms, and hose.
? To pick up litter and items lying in open spaces, collecting garden debris and general waste items and transferring disposal bags to designated areas for pick-up.
? To check on a daily basis that the garden and surrounding area are in an acceptable condition.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must have:
? Grade 10
? At least 5 years’ experience as a Gardener
? Valid driver’s license
? Excellent communication skills
? Good inter-personal relations
? Customer service orientation
? Ability to operate gardening machinery
? Knowledge of plants