Landscaper / Gardener – Cape Town, Western Cape 126 views
Job Overview
Requirements:
- Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, or cleaning preferred
- Knowledge of horticulture and landscaping techniques
- Familiarity with cleaning products and best practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Physical stamina for outdoor and indoor tasks.
- Good communication skills to interact with clients and team members
- Be a team player
- Be able to work effectively without supervision, ability to think on your feet
- Be reliable, honest and self-motivated
- Embracing the clients values and culture
- Be enthusiastic, committed and willing to learn
The main purpose of this position:
A position has arisen in the Properties Department for a Landscaper/Gardener
The successful candidate will report to the Property Maintenance Manager
Duties & Responsibilities:
Gardening and Landscaping:
- Plant, prune, and care for flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns
- Use landscaping tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Monitor plant health and apply appropriate care techniques
- Use a variety of hand tools and equipment, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and blowers
- Maintain landscape features, including walkways, patios, and garden beds
- Follow safety guidelines and best practices for gardening and landscaping
- Installation, adjustment, and maintenance of sprinklers, as well as ensuring the safe use of pesticides and herbicides, particularly for spraying weeds in paved areas
Cleaning:
- Perform general cleaning tasks
- Dust, sweep, mop, and vacuum floors; clean windows, bathrooms, and kitchens
- Ensure all areas are kept organised and hygienic
- Report any maintenance or repair needs to management