Gardener

About the role

LACIR, an independent scholarly initiative researching inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean, is hiring a full-time, on-site Gardener in Islamabad. The Gardener keeps outdoor green spaces healthy, clean and visually appealing, working closely with facility staff to support a welcoming environment for visitors and team members.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, flower beds, shrubs and trees
• Plant, prune, weed, mow, water, mulch and apply fertilizers or safe pest-control methods as needed
• Operate and care for gardening tools and equipment
• Monitor irrigation systems
• Assist in basic landscape improvements and garden design projects

Required profile

• Ability to perform outdoor manual work, including lifting, bending and standing for long periods
• Strong attention to detail, reliability and adherence to safety and environmental guidelines
• Prior experience in gardening, landscaping or groundskeeping preferred; horticulture vocational training or certification is an advantage

Required skills

• Gardening and landscape maintenance
• Landscaping and garden design
• Irrigation management and water conservation
• Safe operation and maintenance of gardening tools and machinery
• Basic knowledge of plant health, soil care and seasonal maintenance