Plant Nursery Worker
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Company Details
Name: Amentum
Industry:
Civil Engineering
Website:
https://www.amentum.com/
Description:
Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of pa…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Lamu, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Agricultural
Job Description
The Plant Nursery Worker is responsible for cultivating, maintaining, and ensuring the health and vitality of plants, trees, and shrubs needed for landscaping and greening projects. These tasks will be performed outdoors or in greenhouses in support of the overall appearance and environmental needs across Diego Garcia. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Seeding, growing, and maintaining plants to ensure optimal growth and health.
- Performing daily plant care tasks such as watering, pruning, fertilizing, potting, and weeding as required.
- Identifying and addressing signs of plant disease, pests, or decay, and ensuring corrective actions promptly.
- Ensuring replacement of dead or diseased plants with healthy seedlings within 48 hours of discovery.
- Transplanting plants, shrubs, and trees to required locations across Diego Garcia using proper techniques to promote survival and healthy growth.
- Assisting with the loading, unloading, and transporting of plants and related materials to various locations around the island.
- Monitoring greenhouse and nursery conditions, such as humidity, light exposure, and temperature, to ensure proper growth environments.
- Preparing soil, planters, and garden areas for seeding, transplanting, or general landscaping projects.
- Maintaining greenhouse and nursery tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
- Keeping detailed records of plant inventory, care schedules, transplantation activities, and completed maintenance tasks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge or experience in horticulture, landscaping, or plant cultivation.
- Basic understanding of plant care techniques, including seeding, watering, fertilizing, and pruning methods.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical labor such as lifting, digging, bending, and carrying heavy loads.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure efficient handling of tasks and scheduling.
- Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
- Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
- Must successfully pass contract medical requirements and comply with workplace safety regulations.
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