CivilandScape has recently created an opening for an experienced and qualified landscape gardener and horticulturist. The successful candidate will be working around Sydney's inner city and outer suburbs providing services to a diverse range of projects from high end residential to high-rise city centre commercial projects as well as council maintenance work. CivilandScape are looking for a knowledgeable, well presented and diligent applicant to immediately join our team.
PREREQUISITES
* Certificate III or above in Horticulture studies
* 3 years' experience in either horticulture and/or greenkeeping
* Ability to operate all garden maintenance equipment
* Have a sound understanding of WHSE and operate in line with NSW WHSE practices
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Have basic to moderate written and computing skills (basic word and excel)
* Manual drivers licence
* Current drivers licence
* Current White Card NSW
THE ROLE
* Present well in attire and manner particularly when liaising with clients and in front of the general public
* Operates efficiently, diligently and can work independently unsupervised
* Has good communication skills when liaising with the team and our clients
DUTIES
* Oversee cultivation and maintenance of trees and plants
* Monitor health and growth of trees and plants
* Provide advice to clients and the business as required
* General landscape maintenance (watering, feeding, cutting, hedging, pruning, cleaning etc)
* Order materials as required and allocating costs to each projects
* Report fortnightly on expenses including project cost allocation
COMPANY & BENEFITS
* Working hours are generally between 7:00am and 4:00pm from Monday to Friday (5 DAY WEEK)
* Company car and telephone will be provided
* Annual salary of $55,000 – $75,000 including superannuation
* Majority of works will be based around inner city and suburbs of Sydney
* Genuine opportunity to become head of maintenance division as the business grows in this department
Expected Start Date: 01/02/2021
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Annual salary based on experience.
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