Landscape Labourer

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

We are a small but ever-expanding landscaping business local to the inner Western Brisbane area, with a good team environment under which you can grow your skillset. If you seek a highly motivated workplace that prides itself on quality for clients and flexibility for employees, then Whole Yards is seeking your application.

The emphasis on team culture focuses on working cooperatively and harmoniously with other teams and team members within the business. We aim to enjoy each project undertaken ensuring a high level of client satisfaction at the end of each job.

The applicant is an experienced labourer with the ability to work with minimal supervision or under the direction of the landscape team leader. The position works as part of a team covering all types of landscape work from turfing and retaining walls to fencing, concrete, and decking. They are able to operate a variety of equipment and have a working knowledge of structural landscaping. Applicants with carpentry/landscape experience will be highly regarded. The applicant will need to be physically fit and able to work across a variety of conditions, with a keen eye for attention to detail a priority.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete duties including but not limited to the following:

1. Landscape duties.
2. Hard Landscaping - Projects including paving, retaining walls, drainage, irrigation, etc. (Under supervision).
3. Hard Landscaping - Timberworks - Fencing, Decking, Pergolas. (Under supervision).
4. Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to trailers, chainsaws, laser levels, grinders, and any other power tools required onsite.
5. Safely operates vehicles such as light truck/ute and trailer combos.

MAIN DUTIES:

1. Comply with and adhere to all company-regulated policies and procedures.
2. Comply with and adhere to all workplace health and safety procedures.
3. Daily set up and maintenance of vehicles with supplies and equipment as required for the commencement and completion of site project schedules.
4. Daily completion and submission of paperwork in line with company standards, including updates to job sheets, variations, logistical information, timesheets, etc.
5. Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including worksites, workshops, and equipment.
6. Routinely interacts with clients when working on landscape enhancement projects, by answering questions, responding to client requests, and ensuring the client's satisfaction - Under team leader's supervision.
7. Use of our Job management software to manage, run and cost jobs. (Fergus Software)
8. Completes the necessary paperwork including work orders, timesheets, and material requisitions.
9. Plans and organizes the job, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available.
10. Maintains assigned equipment and notifies management of needed repairs.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. [Highly Recommended] Three (3) years of landscaping experience or in a similar construction industry.
2. Literacy skills.
3. Working knowledge of landscaping standards.
4. Strong communication skills, job planning skills, problem-solving skills, and mechanical aptitude.
5. Experience with installation of hardscape projects preferred.

If this sounds like the fit for you, please contact us to discuss the opportunity further. Casual-based start, with the opportunity to shift across to full-time work for the right applicant.

About Whole Yards:

Whole Yards offers a comprehensive range of gardening and landscaping services. We cater to the residential, commercial, and industrial markets across the Brisbane region offering quality work to our clients, based on their desire. No more frustration dealing with service professionals that fall short of the mark.