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.