Gardener - Punggol

Contract Period: From 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 with an option to extend the Contract for a further period of one year

Working hours:
. Mondays to Thursdays: 8:00am to 5:30pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
. Fridays: 8:00am to 5:00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
. Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Services:

- Basic maintenance of planted and potted plants, including those at the corridor planters, such as watering, pruning, fertilising, mulching, weeding, etc.
- Taking care of seedlings for transplanting into potted plants in the school premises.
- Carrying out plant transplanting as and when required for potted plants to be used indoor and outdoor.
- Monitoring the health of all potted plants.
- Troubleshooting and replacing batteries or minor components in automatic irrigation systems.

- Dealing with possible pest problems that could damage planted and potted plants and seedlings.
- Supporting teachers in the setup, planting and maintenance of portable Vegepod container gardening beds in the cultivation of vegetables and herbs for teaching and learning.
- Advise and support the planning and upkeep of the herb garden, fruit orchard, and other thematic gardens to ensure plant suitability and sustainability.
- Maintain the school's aquaponics system, including preparing grow beds, planting suitable crops, and monitoring plant growth.
- Undertake any other gardening related duties assigned by School Management.

Skills:
- Must possess basic horticultural knowledge (e.g. familiarity with plant care, understanding of soil types, plant nutrients etc.) and gardening skills like seed starting, vegepod/container gardening, transplanting, mulching, managing pest, pruning and watering.
- Must possess basic troubleshooting skills to maintain and repair auto-irrigation system, including battery replacement and ensuring proper function.
- Must possess basic aquaponics knowledge & skills
- Must be able to assist teachers in communicating and sharing simple gardening skills with students
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience:
- Preferably at least 3 years of gardening experience in growing flowers and herbs in commercial setting e.g. in offices, school.
- Gardening experience in a school environment would be an advantage.