Major responsibilities

• To assist the supervisory staff to look after theme gardens & exhibition areas in KFBG
• Maintain workplace safety, including keeping trails free from slip and trip hazards and rubbish, safe and tidy use of the worker’s restroom, and reporting potential safety issues to the s
• Discuss and report details of daily work with supervisor.
• Daily care of the ex-situ conservation collection planted out within KFBG, including irrigation, mulching, fertilizing, pest control and plant protection as and when necessary.
• Operate powered gardening tools for site maintenance.
• To assist with the maintenance of vegetation on green rooves working safely at height and the occasional maintenance of streamside vegetation.
• To assist in implementing enhancement planting projects in the Upper Farm.
• Participate in field trips to identify, collect, and understand the growing requirements of candidate native plant species for forest restoration, greening and landscaping in KFBG.
• Assist in the supervision of volunteers and interns.
• Assist in maintaining accurate labelling and plant records within the garden.

Job Requirements

• You are expected to strive to work in line with the KFBG values, in pursuit of the Vision and Mission of the organization, and to self-assess your performance in this regard.
• At least 1 years’ experience working with a range of plants, with a good knowledge of horticultural techniques.
• Experience in hiking or other outdoor physical activities as well as interest and knowledge of native plants are an advantage.
• Good command of spoken and written Chinese. Knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Possession of a valid Class 2 driving license is an advantage.
• Physically fit for outdoor work, including working on slopes.
• Able to work on occasional Sundays if necessary, or on holidays.

You are expected to participate in activities arranged by KFBG with the intention of developing the organisational culture.

Application Method
Interested parties, please send your CV with current / last salary, expected salary and availability (together with a covering letter about topic in concern) to the People & Culture Department, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation, Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong or via email at pnc@kfbg.org