Service / Plant Technician - Servest

Servest Office Services, a division of the Servest Group has a vacancy for a candidate to work as a service/plant technician.A suitable candidate must have experience in horticulture, and caring and maintenance of plants in a variety of settings. This role is suitable for a candidate in the West Rand areas (honeydew/zandspruit )

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitoring environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and light levels to ensure that they are optimal for plant growth
• Plant propagation by taking cuttings and grafting plants to produce new plants
• Recording data and monitoring crop health to identify any issues or concerns that may need to be addressed by a supervisor
• Monitoring the growth of plants and performing regular maintenance tasks such as watering and fertilizing plants and checking for signs of disease
• Evaluating greenhouse conditions to ensure that they are safe for employees and plants
• Observing plant growth patterns over time to identify any changes in conditions that may affect plant health
• Collecting samples for chemical analysis and performing other tests on soil samples to determine the pH level and nutrient content
• Taking care of plants in greenhouses or nurseries by planting them and caring for them until they are ready for sale or transplantation

Minimum Requirements

• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum of at least two years of experience in a related role.
• Have experience in a related position, such as a labourer, or in a related industry, such as agriculture
• Must have good communication skills