Qualified Gardener/ Horticulturist

Are you a qualified gardener who takes pride in creating and maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces?

Your new company

An established commercial landscaping and maintenance company is looking for a Qualified Gardener / Horticulturist to join its Maintenance Division. Operating across Greater Melbourne and Victoria, the business has built its reputation around quality, reliability and its people, delivering professional landscape construction and ongoing maintenance services.

Your new role

Working within an experienced maintenance team, you'll be responsible for maintaining gardens and landscaped areas across a range of sites, with the majority of work undertaken at retirement villages throughout Melbourne.

Starting and finishing each day from the Wantirna depot, this is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, has strong horticultural knowledge and takes genuine pride in presenting gardens to a high standard.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Push mowing and ride-on mowing
• Edging and brush cutting
• Pruning and general plant maintenance
• Blowing and site clean-up
• Weed identification and treatment
• Pest and disease identification and treatment
• General garden, lawn and grounds maintenance
• Ensuring outdoor areas are maintained to a consistently high standard

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for someone who brings a strong work ethic and enjoys being part of a team.

Ideally, you will have:

• A recognised qualification in Horticulture or Gardening
• Previous experience in garden, grounds or landscape maintenance
• Sound knowledge of plants and general horticultural practices
• Experience identifying and treating weeds, pests and plant diseases
• Confidence using mowing, brush cutting and general garden maintenance equipment
• Good physical fitness and the ability to comfortably undertake manual outdoor work
• A reliable, hardworking and positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work

What you'll get in return

• Monday to Friday hours, 7:00am-3:00pm
• Start and finish each day from the Wantirna depot
• Varied maintenance work across locations throughout Melbourne
• The opportunity to join an established commercial landscaping and maintenance company
• A team environment where quality expertise, reliability and people are valued, reflecting the company's stated business values.

What you need to do now

If you're a qualified gardener or horticulturist looking for a hands-on role where you can put your skills and knowledge to use every day, we'd love to hear from you. Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or email Niamh.Gleeson@hays.com or call Niamh on 0490 301 470.