Gardener

American Embassy Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Embassy Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Gardener to perform landscaping and grounds maintenance at mission facilities and residences as directed. The role requires physical work, uses manual and motorized tools, and supports safety practices.

Responsibilities include soil prep, planting, pruning, lawn care, debris control, and assisting with event setup as needed, while following safety rules and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of primary school is required.
• Experience: For Grade 1 is: A minimum of one (1) year of gardening experience is required; For Grade 2 is: A minimum of two (2) years of gardening experience is required.
• Language: Level 1 (Rudimentary) Speaking/ Reading/ Writing in English and Level 2 (Limited knowledge) Bahasa Malaysia (this may be tested).

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and participates in gardening work as assigned including soil preparation, planting, pruning, and maintaining trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Maintains and operates gardening tools and motorized equipment; ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Keeps walkways and green spaces free of debris and hazards; assists with event setup and other duties as required.
• Escorts visitors and may direct laborers to assist as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Hand tools operation

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Driver's license

Education

Primary education

Job description

The Gardener is responsible for performing gardening care and grounds maintenance at Mission office facilities including associated agencies, as well as other U.S. Government (USG) owned and leased properties as directed and at the official residences of the Principal Officials at post. Performs other duties as assigned.

I. Gardening and Grounds Maintenance

• Plans, schedules, and participates in the gardening work as assigned including but not limited to soil preparation, planting, pruning, trimming, staking, cultivating, weeding, transplanting, of trees, lawn turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and hedges. Performs other gardening work as required.
• Prepares soil and plants, cultivate, transplant, fertilize, water, prune, shrubs, trees, flowers, plants to include perennials and annuals, and other vegetation. Mixes topsoil and natural fertilizer applying to grass and flowerbeds as needed.
• May pot and arrange specific flowers and plants for indoor and outdoor display. Develops greenhouse plants for future plantings; recommends removal of sick/dying plants and trees.
• Keeps pedestrian pathways, steps, walkways, green spaces, work areas, and roadways clear of debris, clutter, refuse, and trash.
• Reviews work in progress for adherence to job application safety regulations, and timeliness.
• Monitors sites and determines the need for fertilizers, soil amendments, and mineral additive. Mixes and applies Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) approved insecticides and herbicides. Inspects for and eliminates hazards in gardening areas. Identifies diseased plants and infestation and takes proper corrective measures. Spray yards and enclosure for tics, bugs, ants, termites, and other pests as needed. Maintains awareness of and reviews Materials Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials.
• Uses power equipment commonly used in gardening and grounds maintenance such as tractors and tractor attachments, back hoes, dump trucks, aerial man lifts, forklifts, cultivators, mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, chain saws, woodchippers, rotary tillers, power brooms, pressure washers, and sprayers. Makes minor repairs when necessary to include adjustments on power equipment used in gardening, and on gardening tools, sprinkler heads, and hoes, determining sufficient water pressure, or valve and pipe coverage needs.
• Maintains inventory of gardening tools equipment and/or materials to ensure sufficient supplies are available and items are in serviceable condition.
• Communicates with customers regarding needs for landscaping, lawn service, and grounds keeping work.
• May direct the work of other laborers to assist.

II. Other Duties Assigned

• Escorts visitors, outside contractors, and non-cleared employees at post when required.
• Operates USG motor vehicles. If required, assist in the assembly and dismantle of event platforms, chairs, tables and temporary weather screening and enclosures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EVALUATIONS:

Education: Completion of primary school is required.

Experience:

• For Grade 1 is: A minimum of one (1) year of gardening experience is required.
• For Grade 2 is: A minimum of two (2) years of gardening experience is required.

Language: Level 1 (Rudimentary) Speaking/ Reading/ Writing in English and Level 2 (Limited knowledge) Bahasa Malaysia (this may be tested).

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to physically perform arduous tasks as well as work independently.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment and vehicles, such as mowers, sprinklers, etc. Ability to use all gardening tools.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as eyewear, and safety shoes.
• A valid driver's license is required(D).

Open Period: September 18, 2026 to October 4, 2026

We are the Embassy of the United States of America in Malaysia; the nerve center for United States' diplomatic affairs, serving as the headquarters of the chief of mission, staff and other agencies. We are located at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur nearby few other embassies of other countries.

The U.S. Mission in Malaysia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

We are the Embassy of the United States of America in Malaysia; the nerve center for United States' diplomatic affairs, serving as the headquarters of the chief of mission, staff and other agencies. We are located at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur nearby few other embassies of other countries.

The U.S. Mission in Malaysia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.