Gardener, Facility Management Office (FM)

Open To: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

Reference: 18/70

Opening Date: November 6, 2018

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Salary: £29,190 gross starting salary per annum, (consisting of: basic salary £25,007, London weighting £2,100 and bonus £2,083).

Benefits:

• Performance Related Pay System
• Pension Scheme
• BUPA Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Season Ticket Loan
• Generous Annual Leave & Sick Leave
• Paid Public Holidays (U.K. & U.S.)

The Embassy of the United States of America, London, is in search of a Gardener who will hold responsibility for the care and maintenance of the grounds and landscapes at the New London Embassy, along with other properties in the London area.

Duties will include:

• Cutting grass using driven and hand powered equipment to heights that are correct for the conditions of the season;

• Irrigating turf areas, beds, borders and ornamental plantings as prevailing conditions dictate, including fertilizing and spraying as needed;

• Trimming and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges in accordance with seasonal requirements, taking into account sight lines, angles, and design requirements;

• Caring for flowers and seasonal plantings to the acceptable horticultural standards, to include planters, beds, borders, forking over, mulching, weeding dead heading, and assisting in the production of cut flowers;

• Assisting in the installation and removal of seasonal decorations;

• Cleaning the Embassy property grounds to include the pond;

• Monitoring and stocking fertilizers, pesticides, soil compost and other supplies;

• Establishing safety procedures and assisting the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer in safe practices with pesticides and chemicals used for horticultural purposes;

• Assisting in seasonal duties such as set up of special events.