School Gardener | Clementi

Job Scope

• 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 on the school premises.

• Carrying out plant transplanting as and when required for potted plants to be used indoor 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

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

Experience

• 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.

Contract Period: From 17 August 2026 to 31 December 2026 (Option to Extend: from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027).

Working Arrangement:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am to 4.30 pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• Friday: 7:00am to 4:00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Location: Clementi

Salary: $2,400 per month

EA License No.: 96C4864
Reg. No.: R26161270 JOEY TAY YI TING