Gardener
2025-09-04T12:34:23+00:00
Shadows of Africa
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FULL_TIME
Arusha
Arusha
00000
Tanzania
Nonprofit, and NGO
Agribusiness
2025-09-12T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
8
Olerai Lodge is seeking a skilled and experienced Gardener to maintain the beauty and health of the lodge gardens, landscapes, and outdoor areas. The ideal candidate must have experience in gardening, landscaping, and plant care, ensuring the lodge grounds provide a welcoming and serene environment for guests. Knowledge of horticulture, irrigation systems, and the ability to work with minimal supervision is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain lodge gardens, lawns, trees, flowers, and shrubs to ensure a neat and attractive appearance.
- Water, weed, prune, fertilize, and mulch plants as needed.
- Prepare soil and plant flowers, shrubs, and trees according to landscaping plans.
- Operate and maintain gardening tools, machinery, and irrigation systems.
- Identify and control pests and plant diseases using safe and approved methods.
- Maintain outdoor pathways, decorative features, and ensure cleanliness of the grounds.
- Assist in seasonal planting and landscaping projects as required.
- Report any landscaping or irrigation issues promptly to the Lodge Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3-6 years of experience as a Gardener or in landscaping/horticulture.
- Knowledge of plant care, landscaping techniques, and soil management.
- Ability to operate and maintain gardening tools and small machinery.
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and pest control methods.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.
Key Competencies
- Plant Care & Horticulture Knowledge
- Time Management & Reliability
- Physical Fitness & Stamina
- Attention to Detail & Aesthetic Sense
- Safety & Environmental Awareness
Key Responsibilities Maintain lodge gardens, lawns, trees, flowers, and shrubs to ensure a neat and attractive appearance. Water, weed, prune, fertilize, and mulch plants as needed. Prepare soil and plant flowers, shrubs, and trees according to landscaping plans. Operate and maintain gardening tools, machinery, and irrigation systems. Identify and control pests and plant diseases using safe and approved methods. Maintain outdoor pathways, decorative features, and ensure cleanliness of the grounds. Assist in seasonal planting and landscaping projects as required. Report any landscaping or irrigation issues promptly to the Lodge Manager or Maintenance Supervisor. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Key Competencies Plant Care & Horticulture Knowledge Time Management & Reliability Physical Fitness & Stamina Attention to Detail & Aesthetic Sense Safety & Environmental Awareness
Qualifications & Requirements Minimum 3-6 years of experience as a Gardener or in landscaping/horticulture. Knowledge of plant care, landscaping techniques, and soil management. Ability to operate and maintain gardening tools and small machinery. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and pest control methods. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and a passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.
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Vacancy title:
Gardener
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Agribusiness]
Jobs at:
Shadows of Africa
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 12 2025
Duty Station:
Arusha | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Olerai Lodge is seeking a skilled and experienced Gardener to maintain the beauty and health of the lodge gardens, landscapes, and outdoor areas. The ideal candidate must have experience in gardening, landscaping, and plant care, ensuring the lodge grounds provide a welcoming and serene environment for guests. Knowledge of horticulture, irrigation systems, and the ability to work with minimal supervision is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain lodge gardens, lawns, trees, flowers, and shrubs to ensure a neat and attractive appearance.
- Water, weed, prune, fertilize, and mulch plants as needed.
- Prepare soil and plant flowers, shrubs, and trees according to landscaping plans.
- Operate and maintain gardening tools, machinery, and irrigation systems.
- Identify and control pests and plant diseases using safe and approved methods.
- Maintain outdoor pathways, decorative features, and ensure cleanliness of the grounds.
- Assist in seasonal planting and landscaping projects as required.
- Report any landscaping or irrigation issues promptly to the Lodge Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3-6 years of experience as a Gardener or in landscaping/horticulture.
- Knowledge of plant care, landscaping techniques, and soil management.
- Ability to operate and maintain gardening tools and small machinery.
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and pest control methods.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.
Key Competencies
- Plant Care & Horticulture Knowledge
- Time Management & Reliability
- Physical Fitness & Stamina
- Attention to Detail & Aesthetic Sense
- Safety & Environmental Awareness
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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