Qualified Gardener/ Horticulturist

Are you a qualified gardener who takes pride in creating and maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces?

Your new company 
An established commercial landscaping andmaintenance company is looking for a Qualified Gardener / Horticulturist to join its Maintenance Division. Operating across GreaterMelbourne and Victoria, the business has built its reputation around quality, reliability and its people,delivering professional landscape construction and ongoing maintenanceservices. 
Your new role 
Workingwithin an experienced maintenance team, you’ll be responsible for maintaininggardens and landscaped areas across a range of sites, with the majority of workundertaken at retirementvillages throughout Melbourne.
Startingand finishing each day from the Wantirna depot, this is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys workingoutdoors, has strong horticultural knowledge and takes genuine pride inpresenting gardens to a high standard.
Your day-to-dayduties will include:

Pushmowing and ride-on mowing

Edgingand brush cutting

Pruningand general plant maintenance

Blowingand site clean-up

Weedidentification and treatment

Pestand disease identification and treatment

Generalgarden, lawn and grounds maintenance

Ensuringoutdoor areas are maintained to a consistently high standard

What you'll need to succeed 
We’re looking forsomeone who brings a strong work ethic and enjoys being part of a team.
Ideally, you willhave:

A recognised qualification in Horticulture or Gardening

Previousexperience in garden, grounds or landscape maintenance

Soundknowledge of plants and general horticultural practices

Experienceidentifying and treating weeds, pests and plant diseases

Confidenceusing mowing, brush cutting and general garden maintenance equipment

Goodphysical fitness and the ability to comfortably undertake manual outdoor work

Areliable, hardworking and positive attitude

Strongattention to detail and pride in the quality of your work

What you'll get in return 

Mondayto Friday hours, 7:00am–3:00pm

Start and finish each day from the Wantirnadepot

Variedmaintenance work across locations throughout Melbourne

Theopportunity to join an established commercial landscaping and maintenance company

Ateam environment where quality expertise, reliability and people are valued,reflecting the company’s stated business values.

What you need to do now 
If you’re a qualified gardener or horticulturist looking for ahands-on role where you can put your skills and knowledge to use every day, we’d love to hear from you. Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-datecopy of your CV or email Niamh.Gleeson@hays.com or call Niamh on 0490 301 470.
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