Gardener

Position Overview We are seeking a passionate, skilled Gardener to oversee and maintain the intricate plant life within our climate controlled bio-domes. Because our flora serves as both a visual spectacle for guests and a vital habitat/food source for thousands of butterflies, this role requires a unique blend of creative landscaping, tropical plant expertise, and an understanding of butterfly-safe, eco-friendly cultivation practices. We are looking for a hardworking to handle the daily physical upkeep of the plants and pathways inside our indoor bio-domes. You will work directly under supervision to perform essential manual gardening work such as watering, weeding, pruning, and cleaning to keep the environment safe, tidy, and healthy for our guests and free-flying butterflies Daily Duties & Responsibilities: • Daily Plant Care: Water, mist, and weed the soil beds across the Asian and Americas domes exactly as instructed by TBG supervisor. Maintain the health and aesthetics of the indoor waterfalls and plants bordering the koi pond and caiman pond. • Pruning & Trimming: Manually trim overgrown leaves, remove dead flowers, and clear dying foliage to keep pathways clear and safe for visitors. • Cleaning & Upkeep: Clean up fallen leaves, dirt, and plant debris from walkways, viewing platforms, and around the indoor water features. • Safe Plant Handling: Assist with moving, planting, and repotting small plants, including specific caterpillar food and nectar flowers. • Pest Control Support: Assist in applying natural, organic, or biological pest treatments. Absolutely no chemical sprays are used. • Tool Maintenance: Properly clean, organize, and store basic gardening tools (shears, rakes, hoses, wheelbarrows) after shift completion. Requirements: • Minimum 1–2 years of practical experience as a gardener/landscaper (UAE experience is preferred but not required). • Ability to stand, bend, and lift heavy soil bags or pots throughout a full shift. Comfortable working in warm, humid indoor greenhouse conditions. • Ability to understand and follow simple, direct verbal tasks in English. • Polite demeanor and ability to work quietly around the public and small animals without disturbing them.