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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 mower
Soil Probe
Scarifier
Aerator
Rototiller
Pole Pruner
Ladder
Wheel Grinder and File
Belly 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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