Horticulturalist/gardener

**THE COMPANY**

Jane Jones Landscapes is an award-winning boutique landscape design business that creates unique outdoor spaces that complements client’s homes, aspirations, and lifestyle.

We are excited to be building our team. We seek experienced Horticulturists/Gardeners who will be the face of our business working in some of Melbourne’s extraordinary gardens utilising and developing your skills as we maintain our gardens to the highest standards.

**THE ROLE**

No two days are the same, we install, maintain and put our skills to use in incredible gardens across Melbourne’s South Eastern Suburbs to the Mornington Peninsula, where you will enjoy liaising with clients and maintaining their gardens to an impeccable standard and ensuring the gardens upkeep throughout.

You will be an integral part of our team and responsible for the implementation and management of gardens, including
- Use of, and maintenance of, gardening tools, lawn mowers, whipper snippers, hedging equipment, ladders etc.
- Working as part of a team with other staff, as well as independently as required
- Competence in the identification of insects, pests, weeds, and diseases and initiating control procedures.

**THE CANDIDATE**

To be successful in this position you will have a strong eye for detail and be extremely reliable. You will have the ability to use your own initiative but also be
- Organised, efficient and an excellent communicator
- Able to coordinate and manage a busy workload
- Have excellent time management skills
- Demonstrate high attention to detail and experience in a similar position
- Possess excellent people skills, acting as a key member of the business
- Have your own car and driver’s license
- Able to work well in a team environment
- And have previous experience in the industry working with high end gardens.

**BENEFITS**

In return you will receive job stability and be a member of our dynamic team. We also pay above award wages and supply your uniform.

We are open to Full Time and Part Time staff to commence immediately.

For a confidential discussion you can contact Pauline at Simplerecruit on 0407902003.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person