Gardener

Qualified and Experienced Gardener Required for a position within a Dynamic Team on a Large Private Estate in Co. Wicklow.

Essential:

  • Applicants must have a BSc in Horticulture
  • Must have at least two years relevant experience working in a walled garden or similar environment.
  • Applicants must have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of gardening
  • Must have a good familiarity with herbaceous plants and shrubs and how to care for them

Key duties include:

  • General maintenance of herbaceous and mixed borders within a 19th century walled garden and borders; including weeding, mulching, edging and staking of plants
  • Seed sowing and propagation by cuttings of tender perennials and seasonal annuals
  • Keeping high standards throughout the landscaped grounds
  • Winter orchard fruit tree pruning
  • Nursery stock management

The candidate must be passionate and enthusiastic about plants and gardening in general and have the ability to work well as part of a team or as an individual.

Go to JobsInHorticulture.ie to apply for the job.