Job Title: Landscape Maintenance Specialist
This is a full-time position for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for the care and maintenance of gardens and landscaping.
As a Landscape Maintenance Specialist, you will work collaboratively within the gardening team to deliver high-level presentation for our gardens, reserves, and streetscapes.
The key responsibilities include:
* Undertaking duties such as establishment and maintenance of gardens and lawns, maintenance of plants including pruning of shrubs, trimming hedges and trees, lawn mowing and renovations, disease and pest control, and other ad hoc duties as requested.
* Performing prestart checks, cleaning, and operating mowers, tractors, skid steer loader, other equipment and machinery while observing best practice and Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
You will bring an energetic and enthusiastic attitude, happy to work outside in tough conditions. You will have the ability to identify common plants and weeds and repair irrigation systems.
The ideal candidate will possess:
* A Certificate III in either Horticulture, Landscaping, or Turf management (or working towards).
* Demonstrated relevant work experience.
* 2 years preferred experience in garden maintenance.
We offer:
* A competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
* All necessary training and PPE to ensure employee safety.
* The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on delivering exceptional results.
Our ideal candidate is:
* Reliable, positive, and willing to take initiative.
* Able to hold a current driver's license with reliable transportation.
* Able to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
* Able to follow safety precautions and policies while working mainly outdoors and at times with chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.