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Horticultural student required to revamp elegant Waterkloof property. Must be currently attending horticultural school or have attended in the past. Prospective employees must send an email with their CV to patcobus@gmail.com. Daily wage of R350, negotiable.
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ADVANCED GARDENER – Four to six years gardening experience
R43,75 per hour or R350 per day for working 8 hours per day
The Advanced Gardener must know and be able to perform the following
landscape maintenance tasks:
Responsibilities
Fulfill all
requirements of Gardener job description.Comply with
all company policies and procedures.Read and
write in either English or Afrikaans.Sharpen
cutting tools.Apply
granular chemicals after proper training.
Training
Tools
and Equipment
The Advanced Gardener must know and be able to use the following
equipment:
Identify
Broken, Poorly Running, or Misused Equipment.Riding lawn
mowerSoil ProbeScarifierAeratorRototillerPole PrunerLadderWheel
Grinder and FileBelly and
Push Spreaders
Horticultural Practices
Able to
identify by common name 30 frequently used plants (bedding flowers, ground
cover, shrubs/perennials, trees and turf).Pruning
trees, shrubs, and hedges to encourage healthy growth.Basic
fertilizer application techniques.Staking
trees.Guy wiring
trees.Installation
of 100 liter and 200 liter plant specimens.Able to
identify by common name 5 frequently seen weeds.General
needs of plants.Recognizing
plants with problems.Able to
identify by common name 5 frequently seen pests.
Irrigation Practices
Location of
irrigation point of connection and understand emergency shutdown
procedure.Broken pipe
and sprinkler head repair.Able to
identify the components of all irrigation systems.Understand
water management and water meters.Understand
irrigation controller programming basics.
Measure
of Performance
Proficient
and safe use of specified equipment.Identify by
common name 30 frequently used plants.Able to
prune shrubs, hedges and standards correctly.Know basic
fertilizer application techniques.Know when
and how to sharpen cutting tools.Identify by
common name 5 frequently seen weeds and pests.Recognize
plant and irrigation problems.Able to
stake and prune trees.Able to
plant 100 liter and 200 liter plant specimens.Adhere to
company policy and safety standards.Able to work
as a team member.
Pesticide Practices
Use of
pesticide application equipment and proper application techniques.Proper
cleaning procedure for application equipment.Proper
procedure for transporting and storing pesticides.Proper
procedure for emergency spill cleanup.Proper use
of safety gear.Participation
in training program designed for basic pest control procedures.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports directly to the team Foreman.
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We have a vacancy for a hardworking and knowledgable gardener.
GARDENER – One to five years gardening experience
The Gardener must know and be able to perform the following landscape maintenance tasks:
Fulfill all requirements of Novice job description.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety regulations.
Be aware of the safety of the public and fellow employees.
Report all unsafe practices or conditions to Foreman.
Take proper care of tools to avoid lose or misuse.
Apply granular chemicals after proper training and under the direct supervision of the Foreman.
Tools and Equipment
The Gardner must know and be able to use the following equipment:
Fueling Procedure and Identification of 2 Stroke and 4 Stroke Engines.
33cm Walk-Behind Lawn Mower.
Height Adjustment and Blade Replacement on 19cm and 33cm Mowers.
Reel Type Mower
Edger
Hedge Trimmer
Line Trimmer
Reciprocating Trimmer
Identification of Broken or Poorly Operating Equipment
Loppers
Chain Saw
Horticultural Practices
Able to identify by common name 15 frequently used plants (annuals, ground covers, shrubs/perennials, trees and turf).
Basic pruning, cleaning and detailing techniques.
Basic planting of 5 liter, 20 liter and color packs.
Irrigation Practices
Recognize and report broken or clogged sprinkler heads.
Know signs of excessive water use and report to Foreman.
Measure of Performance
Proficient in safe and proper use of specified equipment.
Able to identify the common name of 15 frequently used plants (annuals, ground covers, shrubs/perennials, trees and turf).
Able to prune, clean and detail.
Able to properly plant 5 liter, 20 liter and color packs.
Adhere to company policy and safety standards.
Able to work as a team member.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports directly to the Foreman.
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