General Worker: Gardening and Landscaping Job at South African Nursing Council

Description

• Monitor the health of all plants and greenspaces, watering and feeding plants, trimming trees and shrubs, fertilizing and mowing lawns, weeding gardens and keeping green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter.
• Perform seasonal landscape work including pruning, clean up, leaf removal and planting.
• Prepare grading terrain, applying fertilizers, seeding and sodding lawns and transplanting shrubs and plants, using manual and power operated equipment.
• Maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers and fertilizers.Maintain and repair of irrigation systems (manual and automatic).
• Hand water and monitor irrigation of plantings.
• Clean grounds by removing litter, using rakes, brooms and hose.
• Identify and treat weeds, pests and diseases on a regular basis.
• Provide driving/messenger services, where necessary
• Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by Line Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• A minimum of 2 years working experience in Gardening and Landscaping.

ADDED ADVANTEGE REQUIREMENTS

• A Certificate in Gardening, Landscaping, Horticulture, or a related field
• More than (two) 2 years working experience in gardening and landscaping.
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Drivers licence