Gardener

Required Skills and Experience

• KCSE certificate; horticulture training is an added advantage between the age of 25–35 years’
  
• Ability to maintain lawns, flowers, trees, and hedges
  
• Skilled in use of gardening tools and equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, slashers)
  
• Knowledge of plant care, soil management, and pest control
  
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  
• Basic understanding of irrigation and water management
  
• Knowledge of health and safety practices (use of protective gear, safe chemical handling)
  
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions
  
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to work independently or in a team
  
• Valid National ID; Certificate of Good Conduct is an added advantage
  

• Maintain lawns, flower beds, trees, and hedges
  
• Water plants and manage irrigation systems
  
• Plant, prune, and replace vegetation as required
  
• Control weeds, pests, and plant diseases
  
• Apply fertilizers and manure to support plant growth
  
• Keep the compound clean (sweeping, waste collection, disposal)
  
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment
  
• Monitor plant health and report any issues
  
• Follow health, safety, and environmental guidelines
  
• Support landscaping and beautification projects