We are UDL Group, a growing commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance company servicing North and South‐East Victoria from our offices in Epping and Pakenham, as well as our new office on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
With over 150 team members working on high profile contracts, we pride ourselves on building lasting and rewarding careers where staff feel valued, their contributions recognised, and opportunities for learning and development are available.
Area of Work: Overall Melbourne - Position starts ASAP.
Passionate about nature, open spaces and gardens? Do you think and live green? Then this role might be for you. We are seeking a Gardener (qualified Gardener/Horticulturalist) for our new environmental maintenance area.
In this role you will take a leading role in your day‐to‐day garden maintenance duties, work within construction sites and work closely with a small, dedicated team to provide regular garden maintenance.
Our ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a love for managing gardens to ensure our open spaces thrive and flourish, and be enthusiastic about having a variety of responsibilities.
This work is physical, so a good level of health and fitness is required, and the ability to manage your own time effectively with limited supervision is key.
Key Responsibilities
* Brush cutting
* Hedging
* Weeding
* Chemical spraying
* Planting
* Litter pick‐up
* Mulching
* Monitoring flora health, treating appropriately
* Minor preventative maintenance on equipment and tools
* General garden upkeep; keeping spaces clean and tidy
* Assess each site, identify and communicate key tasks to action
* Maintain adequate quality control to ensure no rework is required
* Liaise with traffic and traffic management personnel
* Coordinate and deliver quality services to contract specifications
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Gardener / Horticulturalist with a solid understanding of plant care techniques – essential.
* Have completed your Certificate III or above in Horticulture or Land Management – desired.
* Permanent Australian work rights – essential; visa sponsorship for this position is not offered at this time.
* White Card (Construction Induction Card) – essential.
* Valid Victorian Drivers License (P Plate or Full License) – essential.
* ACUP/Chemcert or experience with Herbicide application – essential.
* Traffic Management Certificate – desired, but not mandatory.
* First Aid Certificate – desired, but not mandatory.
* A positive attitude, great work standards, and easy‐going personality to work as part of a team – essential.
What UDL Group can offer you:
* Uniform & PPE provided
* Phone allowance provided
* Vehicle, tools and equipment
* Monday to Friday full‐time hours; stable long‐term work
* Training and development by leading professionals in the industry
* Wholesome working environment with supportive team members
* Staff member reward and recognition program
* Company offerings; staff functions, toolbox breakfasts, birthday celebrations
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