Job Description

At the Mount Nelson Hotel, we are passionate about offering our guests gracious hospitality in every aspect of their stay with us. We are equally ardent about service excellence from our front of house as well as our back of house staff. We are fully aware of the importance of the role that each and every staff member plays in ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our guests, and in creating a truly memorable stay for them. We like to believe that our staff shares in this passion and as such, we look for people who are eager to learn, grow and develop, and who are committed to the role they play within the team. Teamwork, combined with genuine warmth, care and enthusiasm makes all the difference to our guests' experience. It is these aspects that make them return again and ensure the success of our business.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the gardens and surrounds.
• Work safely and effectively around public areas.
• Install and maintain seasonal plants.
• Mow, trim and fertilize green spaces.
• Mulch, edge and weed gardens.
• Prune and trim trees and bushes.
• Maintain all gardening equipment and machinery, like mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers.
• Monitor and maintain the health of plants.
• Deal with pest problems that could damage plants.
• Keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter.
• Sweeping and clearing of public areas.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Gardener.
• Familiarity with landscaping design xe2x80x93 advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of plant life.
• Knowledge of local pests.
• Knowledge on how to operate machinery (lawnmower, weedeater, trimmers etc).
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Medical aid & pension fund benefit
• Internal Belmond discounts
• Loyalty and recognition rewards programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On going Learning and Development opportunities
• Regular community, social and staff welfare events

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