Gardener |School |Boon Lay Drive |Part Time

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, Ecogarden 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.