Gardener - Community Garden, Baltinglass
KARE - Newbridge
Ref: #CES-2415402
, Baltinglass East, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow ,
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Job Description
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Gardener required – CE Scheme Based in Baltinglass. This is a developmental opportunity for a reliable person who is motivated and flexible and who has a very keen interest in gardening, particularly vegetable beds and glasshouse gardening. 19.50 hours per week. No experience necessary as training provided. All mandatory training must be attended.
* Operate and maintain light duty garden machinery/tools e.g. lawn mower, rotivator.
* Preparation (digging) and sowing of community vegetable beds.
* Maintenance and weeding of vegetable beds and surrounding areas.
* Preparation, clearing out and sowing of glass houses.
* Sowing of tomatoes and watering.
* Pruning of trees and orchard area.
* Seed saving, planting and harvesting.
* Sales of garden produce.
* Interacting with the public/community groups.
Please contact Elaine Nolan 045-448700 or email CV to elaine.nolan@kare.ie
* Sector: administrative and support service activities
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