Garden Maintenance Operative

4 days ago

Illawarra, Australia Roots, Shoots & Leaves Garden Maintenance Full time

Job Summary:
Do you want a job that lets you work outdoors? Then this role may be for you

We are looking for a dedicated Garden Maintenance Operative to join our company. In this role, you will support the care and upkeep of various gardens and green spaces, ensuring they remain healthy, beautiful, and vibrant.

Key Responsibilities:

- **Garden Maintenance**: Perform routine tasks including weeding, planting, hedge cutting, pruning, mowing, and mulching.
- **Soft Landscaping**: Assist in the preparation and implementation of new garden layouts, laying turf and clearing overgrown spaces.
- **Tool and Equipment Handling**: Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
- **Customer Interaction**: Occasionally interact with clients and respond to their questions or requests professionally.

Skills and Qualifications:

- **Interest in Gardening and Landscaping**: Passion for plants, flowers, and outdoor spaces.
- **Physical Stamina**: Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
- **Attention to Detail**: Careful and precise in handling plants and tools.
- **Basic Knowledge of Plants and Gardening Practices**: Knowledge of common plant types, soil care, and pest control.
- **Teamwork and Communication**: Ability to work well with a team and communicate effectively.
- **Time Management**:Able to maintain scheduled jobs and travel time to ensure prompt and efficient service.

**Requirements**:

- **Experience**: Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, or grounds keeping is a must have
- **Availability**:Monday-Friday and occasionally Saturday
- **Police check NSW**:

- **Australian Driver’s License**:

- **Ability to drive a manual**

**Benefits**:

- PPE provided
- Opportunity to learn and grow with a growing company
- Exposure to a variety of gardens and landscaping projects

**To Apply**:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role and how your experience aligns with our needs.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 38 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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