Lead Grounds & Maintenance Gardener – Autonomy

Domus Nursery; Perth; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Domus Nursery in Kalamunda, WA is seeking a Grounds & Maintenance Gardener for our 30-acre wholesale nursery. This full-time role (4 days considered) offers a hands-on outdoor position with autonomy to set priorities and lead an assistant.

You will manage grounds care across the nursery, including pruning, mowing, irrigation maintenance, weed control, and basic repairs. A forklift licence and irrigation experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in garden maintenance or a similar role.
• Experience with irrigation systems and maintenance is required.
• Comfort using chemicals regularly and a range of small machinery.
• Forklift licence or willingness to gain one.
• Own reliable transport to access the site.

Responsibilities

• Weed spraying and herbicide application with appropriate equipment.
• Garden pruning, hedging, planting and weeding.
• Irrigation maintenance, repairs to pipes and solenoids, and sprinkler checks.
• Pond maintenance and general infrastructure repairs (fencing, sheds, bays).
• Operate tractor with loader bucket and 1.5t forklift; supervise assistant.
• Maintain grounds to a high standard across 30 acres.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Irrigation experience

Autonomy / self-motivation

Team leadership

Chemical handling

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Own transport

Education

ChemCert certificate

Tools

Tractor with loader bucket

1.5t forklift

Roundup and herbicides handling

Irrigation components tools

Job description

Domus Nursery in Kalamunda, WA is seeking a Grounds & Maintenance Gardener for our 30-acre wholesale nursery. This full-time role (4 days considered) offers a hands-on outdoor position with autonomy to set priorities and lead an assistant.

You will manage grounds care across the nursery, including pruning, mowing, irrigation maintenance, weed control, and basic repairs. A forklift licence and irrigation experience are highly valued.