Weekend Garden Technician (Sat–Sun Mornings)

Green By Nature; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Safety training programs

Close to home

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Green By Nature is seeking garden enthusiasts to support horticulture operations at Mount Penang Gardens. The role is weekends, with Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 am to 9 am, ideal for someone nearby or with other commitments who wants extra hours.

You'll work with a collaborative team, using a range of tools, following safety protocols and contributing to immaculate open spaces that visitors can enjoy.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens highly regarded, but not essential.
• Hands-on experience in the industry.
• An eye for detail and a passion for delivering high quality work.
• A team player who values colleagues' input.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to share knowledge.
• Willingness to have a Police Check and WWCC.

Responsibilities

• Use of equipment including push mower, whipper snipper, hedger, pole pruner, and basic hand tools.
• Planting, weeding, pruning and watering.
• Mowing, whipper snipping lawns, edging and turf care.
• Prepare soil, mulch beds and maintain gardening tools.
• Adhere to safety protocols for a safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

Tools

Push mower

Whipper snipper

Hedger

Pole pruner

Small plant machinery

Basic hand tools

Job description

Green By Nature is seeking garden enthusiasts to support horticulture operations at Mount Penang Gardens. The role is weekends, with Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 am to 9 am, ideal for someone nearby or with other commitments who wants extra hours.

You'll work with a collaborative team, using a range of tools, following safety protocols and contributing to immaculate open spaces that visitors can enjoy.