Gardener
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Job Location:
Clanwilliam - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB PURPOSE:
To support the Gardens department in the day-to-day upkeep of the Lodge grounds. Responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens plants and lawns at the Lodge and maintain the beautification of the lawns and gardens to attract guests to the lodges lush and green surroundings.
ORGANISATIONAL POSITIONING:
Department: GardensReporting to: Gardens ManagerLocation: Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
1 years experience in a 4/5* Lodge / Hotel environment in Gardens
Excellent command of the English language with verbal communication skills
Must be able to work flexible hours including public holidays early and late shifts
Presentable and well-manneredSelf-motivated Enthusiastic physical fit to perform manual labour
Able to work in all weather conditions and able to use machinery lawn mower trimmers brush cutter hedge cutters chainsaw etc
KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy at all times
To ensure soil cultivation digging forking mulching watering raking weeding edging pruning seed sowing bed preparation and planting is completed as per Red Carnation Hotels equipment malfunctions to maintenance as and when noticed
General equipment maintenance
To be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work
To ensure all equipment and machinery are stored securely and clean after use
Plant and transplant flowers shrubs trees and lawns
Maintain gardens by naturally fertilising trimming and making sure that plants are receiving adequate water
Prune trees and hedges in ways that help the plants health are safe and look good
Maintain lawn and grass areas using machinery natural fertilisers
To keep the gardens and footpaths clear and free from litter at all times
Maintenance including pathways pond steps walls etc.
Keep the tool shed / storeroom clean and tidy
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional / relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat is committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of South line with our Employment Equity objectives preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as defined by the South African Employment Equity Act. We encourage applications from all individuals who meet the job requirements and share our dedication to exceptional hospitality.
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