Our client, Kumars property management is looking for a skilled Landscape Gardener to join their team.
Tasks Include:
· Preparing and maintaining garden beds, soil areas and landscape sites for planting and construction activities
· Propagating, planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, turf and decorative plants
· Preparing lawn and outdoor areas by spreading soil, levelling surfaces and laying natural and instant turf
· Maintaining landscaped areas through mowing, trimming, edging, watering, fertilising and weed control
· Pruning trees, hedges and shrubs, and installing plant support, mulch and irrigation materials where required
· Assisting with landscape layout works, measuring outdoor areas and selecting suitable plants and landscaping materials
· Installing softscape and hardscape landscaping features including turf, garden edging, retaining walls and paving
· Constructing and maintaining gravel paths, paved areas, fencing, garden structures and outdoor landscape features
· Inspecting plants and trees to identify damage, disease, pest issues and maintenance requirements
· Operating landscaping tools and equipment including whipper snippers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws and lawn machinery safely
· Applying fertilisers, herbicides and pest control treatments in accordance with landscaping and safety requirements
· Removing damaged plants, overgrown vegetation and unwanted trees as part of garden and landscape maintenance works
Requirements:
· Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Horticulture or relevant industry experience.
· Minimum 1 year of relevant landscaping or garden maintenance experience.
Strong knowledge of planting, turf preparation, pruning and general landscape maintenance.
· Ability to safely operate landscaping tools and equipment and perform physical outdoor duties.
· Good communication, teamwork and time management skills with commitment to workplace safety.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
