Mowing/Gardening Team Member

Green by Nature; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Mon-Fri schedule

Career growth

Team collaboration

Job summary

Green by Nature seeks Experienced Gardeners & Mowers to support garden maintenance across parks and open spaces in Melbourne's South-East suburbs. The role is depot-based in Port Melbourne with a Monday-Friday schedule.

You will tackle hedging, planting, mulching, and general upkeep, using hand tools and petrol gear under guidance. A Cert 3 in Horticulture is preferred; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping or gardening preferred.
• Cert 3 in Horticulture or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with garden maintenance tasks such as hedging, weeding, pruning, planting, and mulching.
• Operate hand tools such as hedgers, blowers and whipper snippers and petrol gear such as push mowers and ride on plant equipment safely and effectively under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Load and unload materials, plants, and equipment from trucks and trailers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team members.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Planting

Weeding

Tool operation

Education

Cert 3 in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens or equivalent

Tools

Hedge trimmer

Blower

Whipper snipper

Push mower

Ride-on mower

Job description

• Permanent full-time position (Monday-Friday)
• Depot based in Port Melbourne
• Full PPE & Uniform provided

• Permanent full-time position (Monday-Friday)
• Depot based in Port Melbourne
• Full PPE & Uniform provided

About the Role

We are looking for Experienced Gardeners & Mowers to assist with various tasks related to garden maintenance. This hands-on role working on some incredible parks & open spaces across Melbourne's South-East suburbs.

If you have a passion for working with plants, and a desire to learn and grow in the horticultural industry, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist with garden maintenance tasks such as hedging, weeding, pruning, planting, and mulching.
• Operate hand tools such as hedgers, blowers and whipper snippers and petrol gear such as push mowers and ride on plant equipment safely and effectively under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Load and unload materials, plants, and equipment from trucks and trailers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team members.

About You

You have a strong work ethic and commitment to completing tasks efficiently and to the highest standards. Previous experience in landscaping, gardening, or a related field will be highly regarded.

Qualification in Cert 3 in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens or equivalent (preferred)

You have a current driver's licence, National Police Check (or willing to obtain) and Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain).

This role can be physically demanding, and you must have the ability to safely lift and carry heavy objects, bend, squat, kneel and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits based on your ability to create amazing green spaces.
• Monday to Friday work schedule with early start and early finish.
• Opportunity to showcase your skills in a collaborative team environment.
• Clear career path with growth opportunities.
• Work with the best knowledge and resources available in the industry.

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.