Garden Maintenance Person

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Garden Maintenance Person to independently undertake gardening, landscaping, grounds upkeep and general maintenance of the employer’s residential properties. Responsibilities also include routine air-conditioning maintenance, minor electrical and plumbing work, tiling, carpentry, painting and household repairs. The role requires travel between multiple properties throughout Grand Cayman to keep buildings, grounds, fixtures and equipment safe, functional and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Perform garden maintenance at each property, including mowing, edging, watering, weeding and lawn care.

Trim hedges, prune shrubs, maintain flower beds, and undertake planting and transplanting.

Keep landscaped areas, pathways and outdoor spaces clean and tidy; collect and properly dispose of garden waste.

Monitor plant health and report pest problems, disease or irrigation issues.

Carry out routine air-conditioning maintenance, including filter cleaning, basic servicing and reporting faults requiring specialist attention.

Perform minor electrical maintenance and replacement of basic fixtures and fittings where appropriately qualified and authorised.

Undertake minor tiling and flooring repairs, including replacing damaged tiles and repairing grout.

Carry out minor household and carpentry repairs to doors, cabinetry, locks, windows, screens, fences and gates.

Undertake minor plumbing maintenance, fitting replacement and basic leak repairs.

Perform pressure washing, painting, touch-ups and exterior cleaning.

Inspect properties, keep drains and gutters clear, and identify preventative maintenance needs.

Safely operate and maintain gardening and maintenance tools and equipment.

Transport tools, equipment and materials between properties.

Report hazards and repairs requiring specialist attention, and respond to urgent maintenance issues when reasonably required.

Skills and Experience

At least eight years of relevant experience in gardening, landscaping, grounds upkeep and general property maintenance.

Practical knowledge of lawn care, pruning, planting and safe operation of gardening equipment.

Experience in air-conditioning maintenance, minor electrical and plumbing work, tiling, carpentry, painting and household repairs.

NCII Electrical Certification or an equivalent relevant qualification.

Ability to work independently, organise weekly maintenance schedules and undertake outdoor physical work.

Valid driving licence permitting driving in the Cayman Islands.

Reliable, trustworthy and able to communicate effectively in English.

Work is restricted to the employer’s residential properties and does not include gardening, contracting or maintenance services for third parties. Specialist or regulated work must be referred to appropriately licensed contractors.

Benefits

Employer contribution of 50% towards the employee’s standard health insurance premium.

Employer pension contribution of 5% of pensionable earnings where applicable.