Garden Maintenance - Summer Casuals

Green by Nature; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Above Award rate

Weekdays schedule

Overtime on weekends

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Green by Nature in Sydney is seeking a Garden Maintenance Team Member to support our horticulture and mowing crews across CBD spaces. This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys outdoor, physical work and a varied day.

You will work with hand and power tools to maintain gardens, plant, weed, prune, mow, trim edges, and prepare soil while following safety protocols. Training is provided for those with relevant interest.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial gardening is a plus but training will be provided.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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!

Why you'll like working 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's involved

• 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.