General Nursery Hand

Biemond Nurseries; Seville; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Training and professional development

Collaborative work environment

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Biemond Nurseries, a family-owned indoor plant nursery operation based in the Yarra Valley, is seeking General Nursery Hand positions. Immediate start with hourly rate commensurate with experience. Roles support production and/or dispatch teams in a predominantly indoor greenhouse setting.

You will work on watering, potting, pest checks, and record-keeping while using our app and digital platforms daily. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude towards work and teamwork (essential).
• Previous experience in plant care or nursery work (essential).
• Knowledge of indoor plant varieties and their care requirements (preferred).
• Able to lift and carry plant containers and supplies.
• Available for immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Watering, fertilizing, spacing, putting down stock, and pruning indoor plants.
• Monitoring and maintaining optimal growing conditions (temperature, humidity, light, etc.).
• Inspecting plants for pests and diseases and implementing appropriate measures.
• Potting (machine and hand).
• Picking and selecting the best plants for sale to ensure the highest quality for customers.
• Keeping accurate records of plant care activities.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure the nursery is well-maintained and organized.
• Assisting with inventory management and restocking.

Skills

Positive attitude

Nursery experience

Indoor plant knowledge

Attention to detail

Lifting capability

Immediate start

Job description

Both Local and Back Packer Applications Welcome

Hourly rate commensurate with experience

Immediate start

Biemond Nurseries is a family-owned indoor plant nursery operation based in the Yarra Valley.

We have a number of General Nursery Hand positions available. The roles are to support the production team and/or the dispatch team. We value our team and our positive work environment so, whether you have horticulture experience or are keen to learn, if this sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

You will play a key role in helping to nurture and maintain our wide range of indoor plants. Your day will be varied from potting (machine and hand), watering and spacing, to feeding, pruning and weeding. You will need to be comfortable using technology as part of the role, as you will be using our app daily and other digital platforms within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Watering, fertilizing, spacing, putting down stock, and pruning indoor plants.
• Monitoring and maintaining optimal growing conditions (temperature, humidity, light, etc.).
• Inspecting plants for pests and diseases and implementing appropriate measures.
• Potting (machine and hand).
• Picking and selecting the best plants for sale to ensure the highest quality for our customers.
• Keeping accurate records of plant care activities.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure the nursery is well-maintained and organized.
• Assisting with inventory management and restocking.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Positive attitude towards work and interacting with team members (essential)
• Previous experience in plant care or nursery work (essential)
• Knowledge of indoor plant varieties and their care requirements (preferred but not essential).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to plant health and aesthetics.
• Ability to lift and carry plant containers and supplies
• Available for immediate start

Why join Biemond Nurseries:

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in horticulture
• Work alongside experts creating opportunity for you to be come one too
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family with access to 24/7 assistance.
• A friendly and collaborative work environment.
• This is predominately an indoor (large green houses) role.