Landscape Gardener

2 days ago

Paddington, Queensland, Australia Sustain Maintain Landscapes Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

ABOUT US:

We're a flexible, inclusive and good vibes workplace

Sustain Maintain Landscapes have been in the Brisbane landscape industry for over 10 years, growing from a one-man operation to a busy company, now managing a portfolio of over 240 properties, mainly Body Corporate and Commercial. We focus on delivering consistently high-quality landscape maintenance services. We have a strong business plan with a vision for sustainable, continued growth.

Advertised is an offsider (assistant) role, with potential to move up into leading hand position which has a vehicle provided and higher pay rates.

Our team is really important to us

We strive on keeping our company culture:

  • Diverse
  • Inclusive
  • Respectful
  • With an emphasis on employee safety and wellbeing.

Furthermore, WE OFFER:

  • Above the industry award pay rates
  • Flexible rostering
  • In-house training and career development.

We enjoy getting the team together regularly for BBQ's and 3-monthly outings such as axe-throwing, paintball and go-karting

ABOUT YOU:

The successful applicant will be

  • Fit
  • Reliable
  • Have excellent attention to detail
  • Proud of their work.

Furthermore, we'd like someone who is

  • Proactive
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to work within a team or autonomously whilst always maintaining a safe work environment.

Experience within the garden maintenance and landscaping industry is desired but not essential; excellent interpersonal skills, a desire to learn new skills and a great attitude is what we are seeking.

To be considered for the role you need:

  • Manual C class QLD driver's licence
  • The right to work in Australia
  • Willing to obtain a current police check.

Applicants with qualifications in Horticulture and Landscaping are highly desirable.

An enthusiasm for the natural environment and working outdoors is essential.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking an employee to join our team for approximately hours / 4-5 days per week from Monday to Friday for an immediate start.

The position is on-going, beginning as an off-sider to a Leading Hand, whilst receiving in-house training, with the intention of development & promotion to Leading Hand.

We pay above the industry award offering a starting rate of $32.47 +super per hour. Applicants with experience and qualifications in horticulture and basic landscaping attract a higher rate of up to $37per hour + super+vehicle.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate a manual vehicle, occasionally with trailer
  • Operate a range of garden & landscaping power tools
  • Mow, snip & edge lawns
  • Trimming & shaping hedges
  • Pruning & lopping small to medium trees
  • Litter management & green-waste removal
  • Weed management, identification, & herbicide treatment
  • Pest management, identification, & pesticide treatment
  • Daily work reports
  • Landscape labouring
  • Garden tidy-ups & makeovers
  • Mulch and fertilise green spaces
  • Other basic property maintenance tasks that arise, and are required, outside of above duties

We want to hear from you

Apply now if you are interested by sending your resume to Seaton