Job Description

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties ? both for commercial and home garden planting.





The following position has become available for a General Worker, based in Rosebank, Cape Town.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting with the watering of plants where required Repacking and restocking of stock where required Cleans grounds of property and ensures general tidiness of the Garden Centre, sales floor, parking lot, exterior verge and general work areas Ensures cleanliness of guttering and storm water drainage channels Sweeping / Blowing of allocated areas of Garden Centre and surrounds Assists with general care of all Nursery stock Assists with general housekeeping of loading bay and loading bay exterior Supports loading bay assistants with offloading, pricing stock and taking stock to the sales floor Assist with loading goods for deliveries Accompany the driver on deliveries where assistance is required Assist with keeping the company vehicle clean and tidy. Assists with basic painting, touch-ups and upkeep of fences, pots, benches, signage and other fixtures within the Garden Centre Supports small maintenance tasks such as repairing or tightening shelves, brackets, taps or minor structural items Assists in the setup, moving or refurbishment of display areas and garden features as needed Helps maintain tool and equipment storage areas in a clean and orderly manner Participates in the upkeep and seasonal preparation of the nursery area including shade netting, plant beds, misting systems, and irrigation points Reports any hazards or potential maintenance issues to the Supervisor or Manager promptly.

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (Essential) Reliable transport to Rosebank, Cape Town Available to work over weekends and public holidays Not afraid of heights to climb a ladder * Experience in maintenance is beneficial