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Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Maintain the school’s green spaces and urban farming facilities, including the library planter, grow towers, Ecogarden and hydroponics system.
- Perform watering, pruning, staking, fertilising, mulching, edging and weeding.
- Monitor plant health and manage pest and fungal problems using appropriate organic treatments.
- Conduct routine inspections and minor repairs of gardening facilities.
- Maintain gardening equipment, stores and inventory.
- Provide horticultural advice to the Teacher-in-Charge when required.
CCA & Project Work Support:
- Assist teachers during Environmental Club and Primary 4 & 5 Environmental Education sessions.
- Guide students in sowing, germination, transplanting and harvesting activities.
- Prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons.
- Monitor seedlings and vegetables for healthy growth, pest infestation and fungal issues.
- Maintain cleanliness of urban farming areas and prevent drainage blockages.
- Operate and perform basic troubleshooting of hydroponic systems, including topping up water, nutrients and managing system temperature.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of gardening, pruning, irrigation, soil management and plant propagation.
- Experience in cultivating fruit, vegetables, trees and shrubs.
- Ability to safely handle organic pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers.
- Basic knowledge of hydroponic system operation and maintenance.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience in horticulture, gardening or urban farming, preferably in a school environment.
- Experience working with or supporting children in an educational setting. Working hours: · Mondays to Fridays: 8:00am to 12:00pm · Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazette public holidays



