Gardener (Part Time) - Boon Lay

Contract Period: From 1 January2027 to 31 December 2027 with an option to extend the Contract for a further period of 1 year. Working hours: · Mondays to Fridays: 8:00am to 12:00pm · Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays Scope of Services: Day-to-Day Responsibilities: · Provide day-to-day care and maintenance of the school’s green spaces and urban farming facilities, including the library planter, urban grow towers, Eco garden and hydroponics system, including watering as required. · Provide horticultural knowledge, input and advice on matters relating to the care and maintenance of the green spaces, including pruning, staking, fertilising and pest management. · Regularly inspect the school’s green spaces and undertake minor repairs where required or advise the Teacher-in-Charge where further attention is required. · Monitor and maintain the health and condition of plants within the school’s green spaces. · Identify and address pest and fungal problems that may affect the health of plants, including the application of organic pesticides where appropriate. · Carry out routine trimming, fertilising, mulching, edging and weeding of the green spaces. · Conduct routine inventory checks and organise gardening and related equipment and stores. Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities: A. CCA Support – Environmental Club · Assist the CCA Teacher-in-Charge during sessions involving the germination, transplanting and harvesting of vegetables. · Guide and support students during practical activities. · Assist in preparing materials and equipment required for weekly CCA sessions. B. Primary 4 Project Work – Urban Farming · Assist the Project Work Teacher-in-Charge during sessions involving the germination, transplanting and harvesting of vegetables. · Guide and support students during practical activities. · Assist in preparing materials and equipment required for Project Work Environmental Education lessons. · Monitor vegetables for pest infestation and apply organic pesticides where necessary. · Maintain the cleanliness of the urban farm, including clearing excess soil to prevent blockage of the drainage system. · Monitor the health of seedlings during germination and after transplanting by students. · Assist with sowing new batches of seeds or topping up the grow towers with seedlings where the original batches are insufficient. C. Primary 5 Project Work - Hydroponics · Assist the Project Work Teacher-in-Charge during sessions involving the germination, transplanting and harvesting of vegetables. · Assist in preparing materials and equipment required for Project Work Environmental Education lessons. · Monitor the germination progress of seeds sown by the various classes. · Assist with sowing new batches of seeds where the original germination is unsuccessful. · Top up water and nutrients and check the hydroponics system regularly to ensure that it is functioning properly. · Inspect plants for pest or fungal infestation and carry out appropriate treatment. · Place ice packs in the hydroponics system regularly, as required, to maintain an appropriate system temperature. Skills and experience: Knowledge and Skills in: · Trimming, pruning and basic tree and plant maintenance; · Irrigation and irrigation system management; · Application and safe handling of chemical and organic herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers; · Soil management and related horticultural activities; · Sowing, cultivation and propagation of plants, trees and shrubs; · Cultivation and maintenance of fruit and vegetable plants; and · Operation and basic troubleshooting of hydroponic systems. Preferred Experience: · Prior experience in providing horticultural, gardening or urban farming services in a school environment; and/or · Prior experience working with or supporting children in an educational or learning environment.