Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers, shrubs, lawns, and trees across the facility.
- Mow lawns, edge borders, and trim hedges and trees as required.
- Regularly weed flowerbeds, remove dead plants, and replace as needed.
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides in accordance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Water plants, grass, and trees appropriately, considering seasons and climate.
- Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge cutters, and sprinklers.
- Install new landscaping features as instructed—flower beds, pathways, fencing, garden furniture, etc.
- Clear pathways and walkways of leaves, debris, and overgrowth to ensure safety.
- Monitor plant health and report any issues such as pests, diseases, or irrigation problems.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards while performing duties.
Qualifications and Skills
- Candidates should possess an SSCE / GCE / NECO.
- Proven experience as a gardener or landscaper.
- Knowledge of horticulture, plant care, and seasonal gardening.
- Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Familiarity with the safe use of gardening tools and machinery.
- Basic understanding of landscaping design principles is an advantage.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
- Good time management and attention to detail.