Gardener

A Gardener, or Garden Caretaker, is responsible for maintaining gardens or landscaped areas. Their duties include planting gardens, maintaining garden plants and monitoring the health of plants.

GARDENER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A successful Gardener enjoys working outdoors and has a strong understanding of plant care. They're responsible for keeping gardened areas healthy and beautiful, with common Gardener job duties and responsibilities including:

Planting all types of plants, including flowers, shrubs and trees
Maintaining plants by watering, fertilizing and trimming them
Using and maintaining gardening tools and light gardening machinery
Identifying and treating diseases, pest infestations and other issues with garden plants
Cleaning up garden areas
Providing recommendations for gardens
Handling edging, mulching and other garden tasks
QUALIFICATIONS:

With experience as an gardener or landscaper.
Strong knowledge of plant care and an understanding of various plants' needs
Interpersonal skills to communicate plant care information to others
Attention to detail
Problem-solving and decision-making to deal with gardening problems
Knowledge of health and safety regulations regarding landscaping and gardening
Ability to use various gardening tools
Comfort working outdoors in all types of weather and natural elements