The Gardener is responsible for maintaining landscaped areas, lawns, gardens, and external grounds within the facility to ensure the site remains safe, clean, and visually presentable, according to the requirements of the client. The role supports the overall environmental quality and appearance of the facility through routine grounds maintenance, horticultural care, landscape upkeep, and outdoor cleaning activities.

· Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, or grounds maintenance.

· Knowledge of plant care, pruning, turf maintenance, and soil preparation.

· Ability to identify plant health issues and environmental conditions affecting landscaped areas.

· Ability to operate lawn and garden equipment safely and efficiently.

· Strong attention to detail in maintaining grounds appearance and cleanliness.

· Ability to follow instructions, maintenance schedules, and safety procedures.

· Good communication skills for reporting issues to supervisors and coordinating with facilities staff.

Landscape & Grounds Upkeep

· Maintain lawns, turf, landscaped areas, flower beds, shrubs, hedges, and trees to required standards.

· Perform mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, aeration, weeding, fertilizing, mulching, watering, soil conditioning, and overseeding.

· Conduct tree pruning, shaping, and removal of hazardous limbs or dead branches.

· Maintain natural / wild vegetation areas as directed.

· Plant, transplant, and maintain flowers, shrubs, and seasonal vegetation in alignment with landscaping plans.

Irrigation & Water Management

· Report leaks, blockages, pressure issues, or drainage problems.

Site Cleaning & External Maintenance

· Keep walkways, entrances, parking areas, swales, terraces, and landscaped borders free of debris, leaves, branches, and litter.

· Clean and maintain external furniture, decorative elements, and fixtures.

· Support general outdoor facilities maintenance as directed.

Chemical & Equipment Use

· Safely apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other treatments in accordance with SDS, environmental requirements, and approved procedures.

· Operate and maintain landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, pruning tools, and sprayers.

· Prevent contamination of soil, drains, and natural areas, and report spills immediately.

Plant Health Monitoring & Reporting

· Conduct regular inspections to identify pests, diseases, irrigation faults, soil issues, or plant health problems.

· Report issues to the Facilities Supervisor with recommended corrective actions.

· Support integrated Pest control programs.

Safety, Environmental & Compliance Responsibilities

· Follow all Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSHE) policies and PPE requirements.

· Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and required training.

· Use barricades and safety signage when operating equipment in pedestrian or high traffic areas.