Gardener - West Coast

Contract Period: From 17 August 2026 to 31 December 2026 with an option to extend the contract for another year.

· Mondays to Thursdays: 7:00am to 4:30pm, inclusive of 1 hr lunch break

· Fridays: 7:00am to 4:00pm, inclusive of 1 hr lunch break

· Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

· Basic maintenance of planted and potted plants, including those at the corridor planters, such as watering, pruning, fertilising, mulching, weeding, etc.

· Taking care of seedlings for transplanting into potted plants in the school premises.

· Carrying out plant transplanting as and when required for potted plants to be used ndoor and outdoor.

· Monitoring the health of all potted plants.

· Troubleshooting and replacing batteries or minor components in automatic irrigation systems.

· Dealing with possible pest problems that could damage planted and potted plants and seedlings.

· Advise and support the planning and upkeep of the herb garden, fruit garden, and other thematic gardens to ensure plant suitability and sustainability.

· Maintain the school’s aquaponics system, including preparing grow beds, planting suitable crops, and monitoring plant growth.

· Undertake any other gardening related duties assigned by School Management.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

· Candidate should preferably have relevant certificates in Horticulture, Landscape Maintenance, Urban Farming, or related fields in gardening

· Preferably at least 3 years of gardening experience in growing flowers and herbs in commercial setting e.g. in offices, school.

· Gardening experience in a school environment would be an advantage.