Landscaping Irrigation Technician

Kendrick Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a skilled and hands-on Landscaping and Irrigation Technician for a luxury 5-star boutique hotel in Franschhoek, Western Cape. This role suits a practical individual with experience in garden maintenance, irrigation systems and landscaping.

You will maintain outdoor spaces to the highest standards, operate irrigation systems, troubleshoot faults, and support landscaping projects in a premium hospitality setting. Reliability and a hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, gardening, irrigation maintenance or a similar technical role.
• Practical knowledge of irrigation systems, including sprinklers, pipes, valves and irrigation timers.
• Basic troubleshooting and repair skills relating to irrigation systems and garden equipment.
• Knowledge of plant care, lawn maintenance, pruning and general landscaping practices.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards of presentation.
• Hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise daily maintenance tasks.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hotel's gardens, lawns, landscaped areas and outdoor spaces to ensure they remain immaculate and well presented.
• Operate, inspect and maintain irrigation systems to ensure the effective watering of gardens and landscaped areas.
• Identify and repair irrigation faults, including leaking pipes, damaged sprinkler heads and blocked irrigation lines.
• Monitor watering schedules and adjust irrigation systems according to weather conditions and plant requirements.
• Assist with planting, pruning, lawn care, fertilising and general garden maintenance.
• Maintain garden equipment, tools and machinery, ensuring they are kept clean and in good working condition.
• Identify plant health issues, pests and irrigation-related problems, reporting these and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Assist with landscaping projects and the improvement of existing garden areas.
• Ensure that all outdoor areas meet the presentation standards expected of a luxury hospitality establishment.
• Follow health and safety procedures while using equipment, tools and garden maintenance products.

Skills

Landscaping

Garden maintenance

Irrigation systems

Troubleshooting

Lawn care

Plant care

Pruning

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Irrigation timers

Sprinklers

Pipes

Valves

Job description

Landscaping and Irrigation Technician – 5-Star Boutique Hotel | Franschhoek, Western Cape

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a skilled and hands-on Landscaping and Irrigation Technician for an exciting opportunity at a prestigious 5-star boutique hotel in Franschhoek, Western Cape. This position is suited to a practical and reliable individual with experience in garden maintenance, irrigation systems and landscaping, who takes pride in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces to the highest standards.

Position: Landscaping and Irrigation Technician

Salary: R8,000 – R10,000 per month, depending on experience

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain the hotel's gardens, lawns, landscaped areas and outdoor spaces to ensure they remain immaculate and well presented.
• Operate, inspect and maintain irrigation systems to ensure the effective watering of gardens and landscaped areas.
• Identify and repair irrigation faults, including leaking pipes, damaged sprinkler heads and blocked irrigation lines.
• Monitor watering schedules and adjust irrigation systems according to weather conditions and plant requirements.
• Assist with planting, pruning, lawn care, fertilising and general garden maintenance.
• Maintain garden equipment, tools and machinery, ensuring they are kept clean and in good working condition.
• Identify plant health issues, pests and irrigation-related problems, reporting these and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Assist with landscaping projects and the improvement of existing garden areas.
• Ensure that all outdoor areas meet the presentation standards expected of a luxury hospitality establishment.
• Follow health and safety procedures while using equipment, tools and garden maintenance products.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in landscaping, gardening, irrigation maintenance or a similar technical role.
• Practical knowledge of irrigation systems, including sprinklers, pipes, valves and irrigation timers.
• Basic troubleshooting and repair skills relating to irrigation systems and garden equipment.
• Knowledge of plant care, lawn maintenance, pruning and general landscaping practices.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards of presentation.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise daily maintenance tasks.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• A willingness to assist with general outdoor maintenance duties as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and practical individual to join an exclusive 5-star boutique hotel in the heart of the Cape Winelands, contributing to the upkeep of its beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces.