Garden Maintenance - Summer Casuals

Green by Nature; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

Overtime on weekends

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Garden Maintenance Team Member to support our horticulture and mowing teams across the CBD. The role is hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys physical outdoor work and variety in day-to-day tasks.

We provide uniform and PPE, a casual rate above award, and a Monday-to-Friday schedule with early start and finish. Weekend overtime is voluntary, and we offer access to our Employee Assistance Program and industry resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial gardening or related field is a plus, but training will be provided.
• Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out garden maintenance using hand and power tools.
• Plant, weed, prune and water plants as required.
• Mow lawns, whipper snip edges, trim hedges and maintain tidy borders.
• Prepare soil, mulch and plant beds.
• Adhere to safety protocols for a safe work environment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

As a Garden Maintenance Team Member, you will support our Horticulture and Mowing teams enhancing the iconic green spaces across the CBD.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who loves phyical, outdoor work and enjoys the variety of doing something different every day!

Whyyou'lllikeworking with us

• Uniform & PPE provided
• Above Award casual rate
• Monday to Friday work schedule with early start and early finish
• Voluntary weekend overtime
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program provides free mental health support
• Work with the best knowledge and resources available in the industry

What'sinvolved

• Garden maintenance tasks using a variety of hand and power tools
• Planting, weeding, pruning, and watering
• Mowing and whipper snipping lawns, trimming edges and hedging
• Preparing soil, mulching and planting beds
• Adhering to safety protocols for a safe work environment

About You

You have proven yourself to have a strong work ethic and commitment to completing tasks efficiently and to the highest standards.

• Commercial gardening or related experience is a plus but training will be provided
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Physically fit and able safely lift heavy objects when required and stand/kneel/squat/bend for extended periods
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Excellent communication skills

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.