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Gardener (LMO/TS 3) - (Castleton Botanical Gardens)

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: June 26, 2025

Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Gardener, the Gardener is responsible for the general maintenance of the Gardens and facility. Salary Range: đź’° $22,720 - $30,556 JMD per week

Responsibilities

  • • Cuts and maintains lawns and verges;
  • • Establishes and maintains flower beds;
  • • Prunes and maintains trees and hedges;
  • • Cleans and maintains sanitary facilities;
  • • Cleans and rakes walkways and gazebos;
  • • Maintains tanks and pond;
  • • Carries out plant Propagation activities;
  • • Controls pest and weed growth;
  • • Carries out waste management activities;
  • • Carries out plant and soil nutritional activities;
  • • Assists in establishing and maintaining compost;
  • • Participates in promotional and outreach events and activities;
  • • Participates in Special horticultural and agronomical project;
  • • Greets and welcome visitors;
  • • Collects plant, seed and other vegetative material;
  • • Prepares plants for sales and rental.

Required Skills

  • Core:

    • • Good oral and written communication skills
    • • Good teamwork and co-operation
    • • Good interpersonal skills
    • • Good customer and quality focus skills
  • Technical:

    • • Sound knowledge of Landscaping, Lawn and Garden Maintenance
    • • Basic knowledge of Branch’s Operations

Qualifications

  • • Graduate from Ebony Park NCTVET Level I, with at least one (1) year practical experience as a Gardener or Farm Assistant
  • OR
  • • Secondary Education with two (2) years’ experience working as a gardener in a Botanic garden or Farm Assistant

Additional Information and Instructions

  • Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

    • • Required to work under extreme conditions (sun, dust and water) on occasions.
    • • Exposed to chemical.
    • • Required to wear protective gears.

Applications, accompanied by résumés, should be submitted no later than Monday, 7th July, 2025, to: Senior Director Human Resource Management and Development Division Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hope Gardens Kingston 6 📧 Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Gardener (LMO/TS 3) - (Castleton Botanical Gardens) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Gardener (LMO/TS 3) - (Castleton Botanical Gardens)

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Email

jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm

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Work Style

On-Site
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Permanent

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Mid-Level

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Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Public

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