Gardening Assistant

seek.com.au; Berrima; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Seek.com.au in Berrima NSW is seeking a part-time Gardening Assistant to support a property manager in maintaining and beautifying the grounds. The role is 3 days per week, Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4pm, with duties spanning lawn care, pruning, irrigation, and general grounds upkeep.

Applicants should be capable of operating garden machinery and have a mobile license. A reliable, physically fit candidate with a professional presentation is preferred; gardening experience is advantageous but

Qualifications

• Hold a valid driver's license and be able to operate garden equipment from whipper snipper to ride-on mowing equipment and tractor.
• Capacity to support the Property Manager across garden and property maintenance needs.
• Professional personal presentation and reliability.
• Physical fitness to perform manual labour outdoors in various weather.
• Previous gardening or landscaping experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Mow and edge 14 acres of lawns
• Slashing
• Assist the property manager in clearing dead or fallen trees
• Trim / prune shrubs and trees (including extensive hedging)
• Apply fertiliser (seasonal)
• Water and feed pot plants
• Keep gardens free of weeds and dead plant litter, mulch plant beds
• Rake leaves and sticks
• Keep driveways, patios and deck tidy
• Tend the vegetable patch and herb garden
• Maintain fishponds and Ornamental Koi fish
• Feed chooks and collect eggs

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driver license

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Tools

Whipper snipper

Ride-on mower

Tractor

Job description

We are seeking a Gardening Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. This role is based in Berrima NSW and offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in gardening and landscaping whilst contributing to the maintenance and beautification of our premises. You will work alongside an experienced property manager to ensure our grounds remain well-maintained, attractive and safe. The role is 3 days per week, Tuesday to Thursday, from 8.30am to 4pm.

What you'll be doing

• Mow and edge 14 acres of lawns
• Slashing
• Assist the property manager in clearing dead or fallen trees
• Trim / prune shrubs and trees (including extensive hedging)
• Apply fertiliser (seasonal)
• Water and feed pot plants
• Keep gardens free of weeds and dead plant litter, mulch plant beds
• Rake leaves and sticks
• Keep driveways, patios and deck tidy
• Tend the vegetable patch and herb garden
• Maintain fishponds and Ornamental Koi fish
• Feed chooks and collect eggs

What we're looking for

• Capacity to support the Property Manager in a wide variety of garden and property maintenance needs
• Hold a drivers license and be able to operate equipment from whipper snipper to ride-on mowing equipment and tractor
• Willingness to take ownership of the role and complete tasks with pride and attention to detail
• Professional personal presentation
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour, including lifting, bending and working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Reliability and commitment to maintaining high standards of work and safety
• Previous experience in gardening or landscaping is advantageous but not essential for the right candidate