Resort Grounds & Gardens Technician | Flexible Hours

Palm Lake Resort; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Work-life balance with flexible hours

Training & development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Milestones tenure rewards

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Palm Lake Resort in Melbourne is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain resort grounds, gardens, lawns and outdoor areas. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, with hands-on duties to keep spaces safe, clean and visually appealing for residents and visitors year-round.

You will trim hedges, mow, weed, prune and irrigate, while keeping equipment in good order. Qualification in horticulture is advantageous and a valid chemical licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant gardening experience in a similar role.
• Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is advantageous.
• ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
• Ability to use equipment such as push mower, ride on mower, hedge trimmer, whipper snipper and blower.
• Physically able to bend, lift and carry as required, with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Hedge and tree trimming.
• Mowing, edging and whipper snipping.
• Control weeds and pests using herbicides.
• Raking and blowing leaves, pruning, disposing of dying vegetation.
• Planting, mulching, and irrigation maintenance.
• Oversee outdoor presentation of facilities, including BBQ and pool.
• Ensure mechanical equipment and tools are kept in good working order.

Skills

Gardening experience

Initiative

Limited supervision

Education

Cert III Horticulture

Tools

Push mower

Ride-on mower

Hedge trimmer

Whipper snipper

Blower

Job description

Palm Lake Resort in Melbourne is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain resort grounds, gardens, lawns and outdoor areas. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, with hands-on duties to keep spaces safe, clean and visually appealing for residents and visitors year-round.

You will trim hedges, mow, weed, prune and irrigate, while keeping equipment in good order. Qualification in horticulture is advantageous and a valid chemical licence is preferred.