Gardener / Vet Assistant

About this role

A Gardener role focused on maintaining outdoor spaces such as gardens, lawns, and plantings to keep them clean, healthy, and well presented. The position also includes responsibilities related to supporting dogs, acting as a Vet Assistant for dogs as part of the role. The employer is not named and the location is Abuja. The job emphasizes safety, reliability, and independent work with attention to detail in maintaining landscaping standards and assisting with outdoor projects.

What you would do

• Maintain lawns, gardens, flower beds, trees and shrubs.
• Water plants and lawns as required.
• Mow, trim, edge, weed and prune plants and lawns.
• Plant, transplant and maintain flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Apply fertilizers, compost and approved pest-control treatments when needed.
• Remove garden waste and debris from outdoor spaces.
• Keep walkways and landscaped areas neat and free of debris.
• Monitor plants for diseases, pests or damage and report issues.
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment.
• Assist with landscaping projects and outdoor space improvements.

What they are asking for

• Good knowledge of gardening and landscaping techniques.
• Ability to operate basic gardening equipment.
• Plant care and maintenance skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical fitness and stamina.
• Good time management and organisation.
• Reliability and ability to work independently.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

Listing details are summarised from the source. Always confirm the role and the employer on the original posting before applying, and never pay to apply for a job.