Apprentice Gardener

1 day ago


Melbourne, Australia CHESS LABOUR HIRE PTY LTD Full time

We are seeking an **Apprentice Gardener** to join our clients expanding gardening team. The role will involve working with experienced and qualified team in maintaining our client's gardens. This role would be suited for someone who has a passion for gardens and wants to gain horticulture skills and experience on the job in a professional environment whilst working towards a qualification in Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.

Monday to Friday | 7am to 3:30pm | Melbourne Location | RDO | FullTime Hours | $15.00 - $22.00 per hour + allowances

**Certificate II in Horticulture (Pre-apprenticeship) REQUIRED**
- Passion for gardening
- Good communicator
- Punctual and enthusiastic
- Proactive can-do attitude
- Disciplined in following instructions and processes
- An enthusiasm to learn this great trade
- Valid driver’s license (essential) / Own transport
- Clean and tidy presentation
- Take pride in your work
- Thrives in a practical environment

**Duties**:

- Lawn mowing
- Plant pruning
- Hedge trimming
- Fertilisation treatments
- Chemical and organic pest control
- Garden Edging
- Irrigation
- Turf Installation
- Soil Testing and Cultivation
- Planting
- Mulching garden beds

**What's in it for you?**
- A full-time job 38 hours per week
- TAFE training
- Weekly pay
- One on one mentoring and support

**This is an identified role - All of the below listed are welcomed and encouraged to apply**
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Long term unemployed
- Retrenched
- Asylum Seeker
- Migrant
- Refugee
- Single Parent
- Job Seeker

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Certificate II in Horticulture (Pre-apprenticeship) REQUIRED (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person



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