Avoca and Mount Usher Gardens Job Description
Avoca operates in 13 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland's most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants, and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.
An opportunity has arisen for the position of a gardener at Mount Usher Gardens.
Position Requirements
1. A recognised horticultural qualification.
2. Experience in gardening across a broad spectrum of horticulture.
3. Good knowledge of plants, trees, and weed species.
4. A full clean B driving licence; ability to drive a tractor with a trailer is an advantage.
5. Excellent time management and attention to detail.
Main Duties
1. Day-to-day maintenance and development of the gardens, with experience in the safe use of garden equipment and machines.
2. Additional duties not exclusively related to gardening.
3. Report directly to the Head Gardener, working as part of a team or alone as required.
4. Learn the plants in the garden and the history of the site; after a training period, lead guided tours.
5. Maintain a pleasant and safe environment for visitors and staff.
Additional Details
The position is permanent, full-time, with an immediate start, Monday to Friday.
Benefits
* Pension Scheme
* Professional Development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Share Purchase Plan
* Employee Referral Bonus
* Family-Friendly Policies
* Life Assurance Benefit
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Health & Wellness Programmes
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