Gardener

Job Overview

We seek a diligent and dependable Gardener to care for a farm house garden, lawns, plants, trees, and outdoor settings. The ideal candidate should possess practical knowledge of general gardening, plant care, irrigation, and seasonal upkeep.

Key Duties

• Upkeep of lawns, gardens, plants, trees, flower beds, and designed landscapes.
• Routine watering of plants and grass according to requirements.
• Pruning, cutting, trimming, and shaping of plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Mowing and maintenance of lawn and grassy spaces.
• Weeding and clearing dry leaves, unwanted plants, and garden debris.
• Planting new flowers, trees, plants, and seasonal vegetation.
• Soil preparation, fertilization, and preserving soil quality.
• Detection of common plant diseases, pests, and other plant health concerns.
• Proper use and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment.
• Cleaning garden pathways, outdoor seating, and nearby areas.
• Maintaining irrigation systems including pipes and sprinklers.
• Ensuring appropriate garden waste disposal.
• Conducting seasonal gardening and planting activities.
• Reporting significant garden, irrigation, or equipment issues to management.
• Performing additional assigned outdoor maintenance tasks.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Sound knowledge of gardening, plant maintenance, and basic plant care practices.
• Physically capable and hardworking.
• Trustworthy, dependable, and accountable.
• Punctual with a disciplined work ethic.
• Comfortable working outside in various weather conditions.
• Basic familiarity with fertilizers, manure, pesticides, and plant health.
• Proficient in using fundamental gardening tools and equipment.
• Experience at farm houses, resorts, hotels, nurseries, or extensive residential properties is preferred.