Gardener - West Coast

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

Working hours:
· 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

Scope of Services:
· 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.