Job Details
Grounds Person - Gardener
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Manor St John Youth Service -
Ref: #CES-2392792 -
Manor Saint John Centre, Manor Saint John, Waterford, Co. Waterford, X91 AW8P -
No of positions: 1 -
Community Employment Programme -
19.5 hours per week -
Community Employment Programme Rates
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Published On: 21 May 2025 -
Closing On: 02 Jul 2025
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.
You can register your interest by selecting the ‘Register your interest’ button or 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.
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Duties will include the following: - Planting of Raised beds, containers, plants, shrubs, flowers and seeds - Watering, feeding and monitoring health of all flowers and plants as necessary - Using gardening equipment and tools to maintain Community Garden and Grounds - Weeding all garden areas including Polytunnel & Community Garden as required - Planting of Raised beds, containers, plants, shrubs, flowers and seeds - Growing Fruit & Veg in Community Garden - Watering, feeding and monitoring health of all flowers, plants, fruit & Veg as necessary - Cutting Grass & Pruning shrubs as required - Litter pick up Sweeping & General Grounds & Walkways Upkeep - Undertaking other gardening related tasks and duties as required - Excellent Communication Skills -Ability to follow Instructions / Task Lists
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