Become trade qualified in structural landscaping whilst you work
Make working outdoors your daily office!
PPE Provided +Salary Packaging Benefits + Corporate Gym
We are seeking a candidate for our established host client, who have a footprint in cities throughout Queensland in particular, Townsville. Their essential services include commercial and residential requirements and have been in business for close to 40 years and now seeking a trainee to join their team and is focused to complete a3-year Landscaping apprenticeship.
Tasks involve:
Planting, building and renovation of gardens
Grassed areas - soil preparation, laying of turf
Paving and building retaining walls
Maintaining properties and structures
Operating skid tree loaders and other relevant machinery
Undertaking irrigation, construction work, drainage systems and maintenance activities
Requirements:
A genuine interest in working outdoors with your hands!
Understand the importance of workplace health and safety
Physically able for labour intensive work
Construction White Card
Manual Driver's licence required
Successful applicants will be required to pass an aptitude test, and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Who We Are?
Community Solutionsis a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and prospect to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.
What can we offer you?
Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to$15,900of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to$2,650of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
AWeekly wagepaid to you directly by Community Solutions
Leave entitlementsinc. Annual Leave and Personal Leave
Mentoring,ongoing supportand regular visits from your committed Field Officer
Ability to obtain acertificationand vast range ofindustry skills and experience
AnEmployee Assistance Program- a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available
So what's next...
If this is the opportunity for you, the click'Apply Now'below. Please note, if you have recently completed Certificate in III in Landscape Construction or higher, you may not qualify for this traineeship. You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
We can't wait to hear from you; recent school leavers are encouraged to apply!