Background information about the job or company

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a Manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Uganda economic outlook

On behalf of our client, we are looking for skilled and experienced GARDENER & SWIMMING POOL ATTENDANT to join their team in Kampala, Uganda

Job Purpose

The Gardener & Pool Attendant will be responsible for maintaining the gardens, compound, swimming pool, and other outdoor areas of a private residence in a clean, safe, attractive, and well-maintained condition. The successful candidate should be reliable, hardworking, trustworthy, physically fit, and able to work independently while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities or duties

Gardening & Compound Maintenance

• Maintain lawns, gardens, flowers, plants, trees, and landscaped areas.
• Carry out regular watering, pruning, trimming, weeding, planting, and general garden maintenance.
• Keep the compound, pathways, driveway, and outdoor areas clean and tidy.
• Clear leaves, grass, litter, and other debris from the compound.
• Identify and report pests, damaged plants, or other gardening concerns.
• Ensure gardening tools and equipment are properly used, cleaned, and stored.
• Assist with planting, landscaping, and improvement of outdoor areas as required.

Swimming Pool Maintenance

• Clean and maintain the swimming pool regularly to ensure it remains clean and presentable.
• Skim the pool surface and remove leaves, dirt, and other debris.
• Brush and vacuum the pool as required.
• Clean and maintain the pool deck and surrounding areas.
• Monitor the pool’s cleanliness and water levels and report any concerns.
• Carry out basic pool maintenance and cleaning procedures as required.
• Safely handle and store pool-cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Report any leaks, damaged equipment, or other pool-related maintenance issues.

General Duties

• Maintain outdoor furniture and poolside areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist with cleaning and preparing outdoor areas before and after gatherings or events.
• Support with minor outdoor maintenance tasks where required.
• Maintain proper care and storage of all tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Respect the privacy, property, and confidentiality of the household.
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by the Private Client or House Manager.

Qualifications or requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Gardener, Pool Attendant, Groundskeeper, or in a similar role is preferred.
• Practical experience in gardening and compound maintenance.
• Previous experience cleaning or maintaining swimming pools is an advantage.
• Knowledge of basic gardening tools and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of swimming-pool maintenance and chemical handling.
• Physically fit and able to perform outdoor and manual work.
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Reliability and punctuality
• Honesty and integrity
• Hardworking and responsible
• Attention to detail
• Good personal hygiene and presentation
• Ability to follow instructions
• Initiative and independence
• Good work ethic
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality
• Careful handling of property and equipment

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be a dependable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining gardens and outdoor spaces. They should have a keen eye for cleanliness and presentation, be comfortable working around a swimming pool, and demonstrate maturity, discretion, and respect when working within a private household.

Any other provided details

Note

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

• Maintain lawns, gardens, flowers, plants, trees, and landscaped areas.
• Carry out regular watering, pruning, trimming, weeding, planting, and general garden maintenance.
• Keep the compound, pathways, driveway, and outdoor areas clean and tidy.
• Clear leaves, grass, litter, and other debris from the compound.
• Identify and report pests, damaged plants, or other gardening concerns.
• Ensure gardening tools and equipment are properly used, cleaned, and stored.
• Assist with planting, landscaping, and improvement of outdoor areas as required.
• Clean and maintain the swimming pool regularly to ensure it remains clean and presentable.
• Skim the pool surface and remove leaves, dirt, and other debris.
• Brush and vacuum the pool as required.
• Clean and maintain the pool deck and surrounding areas.
• Monitor the pool’s cleanliness and water levels and report any concerns.
• Carry out basic pool maintenance and cleaning procedures as required.
• Safely handle and store pool-cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Report any leaks, damaged equipment, or other pool-related maintenance issues.
• Maintain outdoor furniture and poolside areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist with cleaning and preparing outdoor areas before and after gatherings or events.
• Support with minor outdoor maintenance tasks where required.
• Maintain proper care and storage of all tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Respect the privacy, property, and confidentiality of the household.
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by the Private Client or House Manager.

• Gardening
• Compound maintenance
• Swimming pool maintenance
• Tool and equipment handling
• Chemical handling (basic)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Hardworking
• Responsible
• Good personal hygiene
• Ability to follow instructions
• Initiative
• Discretion
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality
• Careful handling of property and equipment

• Previous experience as a Gardener, Pool Attendant, Groundskeeper, or in a similar role is preferred.
• Practical experience in gardening and compound maintenance.
• Previous experience cleaning or maintaining swimming pools is an advantage.
• Knowledge of basic gardening tools and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of swimming-pool maintenance and chemical handling.
• Physically fit and able to perform outdoor and manual work.
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills.