Nursery Hand

Nursery Hand / Horticulturist

Larkman Nurseries is situated in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Our nursery is an Australian family owned propagation nursery and we have supplied the nursery industry for over 35 years.

We are in need of a highly motivated and organised person who has nursery experience to fulfill this full time role.

The responsibilities are:

- Collating and grading orders
- Plant maintenance for optimum health and growth
- Pest and disease control
- General nursery duties including repairs & nursery maintenance
- Moving stock to growing areas
- Growing area housekeeping
- Understanding plant water requirements and actioning
- A positive can-do attitude
- Great communication skills
- Be physically fit
- Be comfortable working in all weather conditions
- Be able to work independently and complete orders with attention to detail
- Be able to thoroughly judge stock quality when grading orders
- Possess plant identification skills
- Have a unrestricted Victorian driver’s license
- Have own vehicle to travel to and from work

Salary negotiable. Hours: 8.30 to 5pm Monday to Friday

If this position is of interest to you and you are searching for a secure long term role with a reputable company within the nursery industry please submit your resume.

Applications accepted during the Christmas period.

Larkman Nurseries, 7 Jurat Road, Lilydale Vic 3140

**Salary**: From $27.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lilydale, VIC 3140: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- nursery: 2 years (preferred)

Expected Start Date: 03/01/2023