Gardener (Team Leader)

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Some of the key benefits for the position and employment at Programmed, include:

• Competitive pay: Earn a reliable income for your skills and hard work
• Flexible House: We value work/life balance and offer variable starting times to accommodate you
• Tools of the trade, and PPE: All the necessary tools and equipment, and comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
• Exclusive employee perks: Access discounts on shopping, entertainment and dining
• Career growth: We're invested in your future – explore development and progression opportunities within the company

About The Opportunity

Programmed are looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team in Lytton, committed to delivering exceptional maintenance services for our major contract at Ampol Refinery. Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will be responsible for the onsite implementation of grounds maintenance at the site. The role involves project planning, work scheduling, on-site supervision of employees and contractors and auditing the delivery of works on time with quality outcomes in a cost effective and safe manner.  You will have strong time management skills and a passion for delivering a high quality service to our existing and future customers.

Location: Lytton

Position Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the crew

• Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback to help team members develop their skills and achieve their potential

• Perform weed and pest control through spraying and manual weeding

• Undertake all horticultural activities, including formative pruning and hedging of trees and shrubs

• Implement mulching and planting programs

• Use commercial small plant horticultural equipment

• Report all assets using technology at each scheduled maintenance visit

• Ensure sites are maintained and presented to a high standard.

• Comply with all occupational health and safety processes and procedures.

• Operate a range of commercial out-front and zero-turn mowers and other small plant equipment.

About You

To join our team, you will have qualifications or experience in horticulture, parks and gardens, gardening, or landscaping, with a passion for providing quality work and a strong commitment to the safety of yourself and others. Additionally, you will have:

• A current driver's license and white card

• A chemical certificate (desirable)

• A professional approach to the workplace

• The ability to execute work to a high standard

• A strong commitment to and understanding of quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems

About Us

Programmed Property Services is a leading provider of painting, signage and open space maintenance services across a multitude of industries.  Working with Programmed Property Services means you will become part of the Programmed team: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal well-being and safety.

Work With Us

Join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers and great communities. Apply today.

Candidates will be required to complete a national police check and medical assessment.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.