Landscape Gardener Needed
Expected Salary: 70,000 $ to 80,000/year for a full time job
We are a small business that specialises in quality garden installation, horticultural care and maintenance.
We work on a variety of commercial and residential projects in the Cairns area. 70,000 $ to 80,000/year for a full time job.
Due to business growth, we are looking for a dedicated, passionate, experienced and motivated Landscape Gardener to join us in creating and maintaining Cairns’ beautiful landscapes.
Your main responsibilities will include:Preparing plans and drawings, choosing materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction; Setting out and installing hardscape and softs cape structures; Constructing gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, trellises, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture; Preparing lawn areas by spreading topsoil and planting grass or laying turf; Preparing seed beds and growing sites; Planting and propagating bedding plants; Planting, transplanting, fertilizing, applying chemicals, watering, pruning and weeding trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs; Determining irrigation system needs; Installing irrigation systems; Testing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems; Operating gardening equipment e.g. hedgers, trimmers, brush cutters, whipper snippers,blowers, chainsaws, pole saws, wood chippers and ride on mowers; General garden maintenance including planting, mulching & weeding; and
Weed and pest control.
CORPORATE PROFILE
We are a well-known business specialising in quality garden installations, horticultural care and maintenance working on a variety of commercial and residential projects in the Cairns area.
To be considered for this great role you will: With an easy access to Cairns Regional QLD
Have at least 3 years experience in a similar role; Excavator license or a truck licence (an advantage)
Have the ability to work as part of a team; Have a proactive approach to your work; Have the ability to thrive in a busy and dynamic work environment & and the ability to provide positive outcomes; Pride yourself on your reputation of being punctual and reliable, have good presentation and communication skills and be able & willing to be a part of a strong, supportive team who/achieve business goals together.
Having an excavator license or a truck license is a big advantage.