Leading hand qualified landscaper

Jt Landscape Constructions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jt Landscape Constructions in Hurstbridge, VIC, is seeking a hands-on landscaper with leadership experience to confidently lead a small on-site team. You will work with management to coordinate daily activities, supervise crew, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate has several years of hands-on landscaping and construction experience, can read plans, manage materials and equipment, and communicate effectively with clients and builders.

Qualifications

• Hands-on landscaper with practical experience in residential landscaping and construction.
• Several years of field experience leading crews.
• Strong knowledge of landscaping construction methods and materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of landscapers and labourers on-site.
• Coordinate daily work activities and ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Carry out a wide variety of landscaping and construction tasks.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and project specifications.
• Set out jobs accurately and ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Manage materials, tools and equipment on-site.
• Operate machinery and equipment where qualified and competent.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe worksite.
• Communicate effectively with management, team members, builders and clients.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues and work proactively to keep projects moving.

Skills

Team leadership

Read plans & drawings

On-site supervision

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Landscaping qualification or equivalent

Tools

Equipment operation certification

Job description

Jt Landscape Constructions – Hurstbridge VIC

This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced landscaper who takes pride in their workmanship, has strong leadership skills and can confidently lead a team on-site. You will work closely with management to coordinate daily site activities, supervise team members and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The successful applicant will be confident working independently, solving problems on-site and taking ownership of their projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of landscapers and labourers on-site.
• Coordinate daily work activities and ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Carry out a wide variety of landscaping and construction tasks.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and project specifications.
• Set out jobs accurately and ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Manage materials, tools and equipment on-site.
• Operate machinery and equipment where qualified and competent.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe worksite.
• Communicate effectively with management, team members, builders and clients.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues and work proactively to keep projects moving.

About you

• A recognised landscaping qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Several years of hands-on landscaping and construction experience.
• Previous experience leading a team or taking responsibility for a job site.
• Strong knowledge of landscaping construction methods and materials.
• The ability to read plans, organise work and work independently.
• A strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• A current driver's licence.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team.

About us

JT Landscape Constructions is a growing landscaping and construction business delivering a wide variety of residential landscaping and construction projects. We take pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining professional standards and delivering great results for our clients. Our projects are varied, offering the opportunity to work across multiple aspects of landscaping and construction rather than doing the same work every day.