Introduction:
Plantmark has proudly supplied quality plants and trees to the landscape, development, government, and retail nursery industries for over 35 years.
From tube stock to super advanced trees, we offer the largest range while maintaining the highest quality standards and competitive prices. Plantmark’s operations include one large-scale production nursery and seven Wholesale Trade Markets with sales and distribution in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.
Keen to increase your knowledge of industry tree growing standards? Come join our Production team, producing quality stock at our expansive nurseries!
Description:
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Production Manager, the role involves general nursery duties including potting, weeding, watering, plant maintenance, order collation and general nursery duties.
The position is full time, working a five-day Monday to Friday roster, based at the Monbulk advanced tree facility with occasional travel to the principal operations located at Wantirna.
Skills and Experiences:
Essential attributes
To be successful as a Plantmark Advanced Tree Nursery Hand, you will have:
* Experience working in plant growing facilities / nursery production
* Plant / Tree knowledge or eager to learn ornamental and native varieties
* Reliable with a sense of responsibility and able to make mature, sound decisions
* Confident working autonomously, as well as within a small, specialised team
* Licenced forklift operator preferred
* AgChem certificate an advantage
Applicants must also be physically fit and capable of performing regular manual handling tasks that include lifting and bending. Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Some weekend work will be required on a rotational basis.
Why join our team?
Plantmark employees enjoy access to a range of benefits including bonus programs, industry training, career development opportunities and a supportive, friendly work environment and Access to an Employee Benefits Program which includes wholesale prices for plants, hardware discounts, free flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
Plantmark offers a four week induction and training program, with face to face learning and online courses presenting a roadmap for success in the role.
Plantmark supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces.