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Major Group

Elementary Occupations

Sub-Major Group

Agricultural, Forestry, Farming and Fishery Labourers

Minor Group

921

Agricultural, Forestry, Farming and Fishery Labourers

Unit Group

9214

Garden and Horticultural Labourers

Minor Unit Group

MASCO Code

9214-01

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Garden Labourer

Garden Labourer is responsible for maintaining and caring for gardens and landscaped areas in parks, estates, or private properties. The role involves planting, watering, fertilising, pruning, trimming, and shaping plants and lawns to support healthy growth and a well-kept appearance, as well as performing weeding and basic pest or disease control. They also maintain cleanliness, assist with landscaping and seasonal planting, look after garden tools and equipment, and report any plant health or maintenance issues to ensure safe and attractive green spaces.

Tasks

Plant flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants in gardens and landscaped areas.

Water, fertilise, and mulch plants to support healthy growth.

Weed garden beds and landscaped areas and remove unwanted vegetation.

Prune, trim, and shape plants, hedges, and shrubs to maintain appearance and plant health.

Operate grass-cutting equipment, lawn mowers, and edging tools to maintain lawns and pathways.

Trim grass and vegetation around paths, flower beds, fences, and landscaped features.

Collect, rake, sweep, and dispose of grass clippings, leaves, and garden waste.

Clean and maintain gardening tools and equipment and report damages.

Identify plant pests, diseases, or damage and report issues.