Landscape gardener

Roots, Shoots & Leaves Garden Maintenance; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Roots, Shoots & Leaves Garden Maintenance in New South Wales seeks a dedicated Garden Maintenance Team Member to support the care and upkeep of diverse gardens and green spaces, ensuring they remain healthy, beautiful, and vibrant.

You will perform routine tasks such as weeding, planting, mowing, hedges and pruning, work with a team, travel for scheduled jobs, and interact with clients professionally.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in gardening and outdoor spaces.
• Physical stamina for lifting, bending and kneeling.
• Careful and precise handling of plants and tools.
• Basic knowledge of common plant types and soil care.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Horticulture certificate III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine garden maintenance tasks including weeding, planting, hedge cutting, pruning, mowing, and mulching.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of new garden layouts, laying turf and clearing overgrown spaces, among other softscaping projects.
• Monitor plant health, identify signs of pests or diseases, and apply appropriate treatments as needed.
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Occasionally interact with clients and respond to their questions or requests professionally.

Skills

Interest in gardening

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Horticulture certificate III

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Garden Maintenance Team Member to join our company. In this role, you will support the care and upkeep of various gardens and green spaces, ensuring they remain healthy, beautiful, and vibrant.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine garden maintenance tasks including weeding, planting, hedge cutting, pruning, mowing, and mulching
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of new garden layouts, laying turf and clearing overgrown spaces, among other softscaping projects.
• Monitor plant health, identify signs of pests or diseases, and apply appropriate treatments as needed
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely and responsibly
• Occasionally interact with clients and respond to their questions or requests professionally

About you

• Interest in gardening and landscaping with passion for plants, flowers, and outdoor spaces
• Physical stamina to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and kneeling for extended periods
• Careful and precise in handling plants and tools
• Basic knowledge of common plant types, soil care, and pest control
• Ability to work well with a team and communicate effectively
• Able to maintain scheduled jobs and travel time to ensure prompt and efficient service
• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, or grounds keeping is a must have
• Horticulture certificate III preferred, not required if experience is extensive enough
• Availability Monday-Friday and occasionally Saturday
• Police check NSW, Australian Driver's Licence, and ability to drive a manual
• PPE provided
• Opportunity to learn and grow with a growing company
• Exposure to a variety of gardens and landscaping projects