Gardener

Jobsplus Permit Number: 361/2024

MICAS is seeking applications from suitable candidates to perform the duties of Gardener as cited below. This post is on a full-time basis and is subject to a probational period of six (6) months.

The Gardener reports to the Manager (Precincts and Security) and the Chairperson.

Main Duties and Responsibilites

  • Collaborate with the Garden Consultant to implement their plans for the garden.
  • Maintain and grow the garden using the highest quality horticultural standards to ensure it meets specific requirements and expectations.
  • Communicate regularly with the Garden Consultant on matters related to the garden.
  • Clear paths from debris and ensure a clean and inviting garden environment.
  • Monitor and maintain the automatic irrigation system to ensure proper watering of plants.
  • Work as part of the MICAS team, be able to support and train others such as volunteers.
  • Oversee occasionally external contractors working in the garden.
  • Plant, prune, weed and carry out other horticultural tasks to achieve the visual aesthetic.
  • Work with garden hand tools and basic light machinery.
  • Cultivate, dig, fork, mulch, rake, and edge up soil.
  • Prune to aid plant health, public safety and achieve the visual aesthetic.
  • Be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with the current Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act.
  • Identify and prioritise daily, weekly and monthly horticultural tasks with guidance from the Garden Consultant.
  • Be polite, warm and friendly, and well presented.

Working Hours

Normal office hours in the lead up to an event, but will be required to work extra hours, including evenings and weekends, closer to the event.

The salary attached to the post of Gardner shall be €18,467 per annum at Grade 8 within the Public Cultural Organisations Grading and a salary structure raising by an annual increment of €317 up to a maximum of €20,369.

Eligible applicants will be interviewed by a Selection Board to assess their suitability to carry out the duties mentioned above.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • In possession of the Journeyman’s Certificate in the calling of a Gardener/Horticulturist, or a relevant comparable qualification in the field at MQF Level 3 (with at least 60 ECTS/ECVET) or equivalent, and two years’ experience as a gardener.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a MICAS team.
  • Knowledge of irrigation systems is
  • Willingness to enhance skills through internal and external training.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and performing repetitive, strenuous gardening tasks.
  • Competency in garden light machinery and hand tools.
  • Proficiency in English; knowledge of Maltese is beneficial.
  • Driver’s license is desirable but not required.
  • Passion for gardening and a basic understanding of horticultural principles.
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to garden maintenance.
  • Experience in plant identification of common garden weeds. 
  • Knowledge of Maltese indigenous plants is desirable but not required.
  • Ability to identify common plant pest and diseases and ability to resolve by adhering to organic practices.
  • Use of sustainable and efficient gardening practices for water conservation, composting, and the promotion of biodiversity through the collection of native plants.
 

Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials, copies of which should be attached to the application together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, covering letter and where applicable a Service and Leave Form (GP 7) addressed to the Human Resources Manager by email on people@micas.art by not later than Monday, 22 April 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (CET).

Original certificates and/or testimonials are to be invariably produced for verification at the interview.

In case of public service/sector employees, they are to present their paid leave/unpaid leave/sick leave records for the last four (4) years, including any records of any disciplinary actions that may have been taken (in the absence of such record it will be understood that no disciplinary action was ever taken).

Applications received will be acknowledged with a receipt.

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