Gardener - Horticulturist

3 months ago

Terrey Hills, Australia Horticare Gardens Pty Ltd Full time

JOB TITLE; GARDENER/HORTICULTURIST

DATE; 09/09/2024

REPORTS TO; OWNER/DIRECTOR

Position purpose
- Creating, modifying and beautifying new and existing landscapes through regular maintenance programs.

Main tasks
- Core objectives include:

- Perform gardening duties
- Perform garden work including raking, mowing, trimming, planting and mulching
- Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
- Operate machinery including power tools and ride on mowers
- Follow safe work practices and identify any hazards
- Service and maintain tools and equipment and ability to report faults to manager
- The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

Other Duties
- Fulfill other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required

Required qualities
- Professional approach
- Ability to work within a time frame
- Organisational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Reliable

Desired competencies
- Initiative
- Tenacity
- Positive approach to change

**Person Specification**

**Qualifications**:

- Gardening and/or Horticulture Certificate a bonus

Experience
- Demonstrated experience in gardening and landscaping

Skills & competencies
- **Customer service focused**:committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels - written, phone and face to face
- **Communication**:the ability to communicate clearly and concisely**, **varying communication style depending upon the audience
- **Attention to detail**: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally
- **Teamwork**: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members
- **Time management/organisation**: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given, and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner

Personal attributes
- Professional approach (essential)
- Confident manner (essential)
- Positive approach to change (essential)

Other

**This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.**

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplementary Pay:

- Christmas bonus
- Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

- Do you currently live in Australia? THIS IS A DEAL BREAKER IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN AUSTRALIA

**Experience**:

- garden maintenance: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 19/09/2024

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