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

Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Gardener, the Gardener is responsible for the general maintenance of the Gardens and facility. Salary Range: 💰 $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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