job-Details
Grounds Person - Gardener
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Manor St John Youth Service -
Ref: #CES-2437625 -
MANOR ST JOHN YOUTH SERVICES, Manor St John Ctr, 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: 09 Mar 2026 -
Closing On: 20 Apr 2026
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.
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
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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