Gardener & Property Maintenance

PART-TIME CASUAL GARDENER & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

About Us

The Truffle Farm (Tasmania) is a family-owned business that has been in operation for some 30 years beneath the beautiful Western Tiers of Tasmania.

We are seeking an experienced gardener and Property Maintenance person to provide a high standard of garden care and Property Maintenance for our farm, and farmgate shop established gardens, in Deloraine.

We are passionate about first impressions for our visitors to the farmgate shop and work hard to create a welcoming and peaceful garden for visitors to enjoy during their visit.

About You

You are a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in their work. You will be required to provide a range of garden maintenance services and it will be expected that you are proficient in the use of:

• zero-turn mower
• hand-push mower
• whipper snipper
• chain-saw

About the Job

There will be substantial areas of mowing required, the monitoring of irrigation and when needed, pruning, mulching, planting, edging, raking, weed control, cleaning gutters, clearing pathways etc.

The successful candidate will:

· Show a demonstrated knowledge and interest in gardening maintenance

· Have excellent attention to detail and time management skills

· Be vigilant in monitoring the needs of the farm and report concerns to management

· Be fit and be able to operate garden machinery, work from a ladder and do pole extension work when required

· Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Enjoy physical, hands-on work, and being in the outdoors

· Demonstrate a sound understanding of WHS requirements and risk management practices and be able to maintain a safe work environment

· Be able to perform regular maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs on lawn care equipment and hand tools

· Be able to work autonomously and as a part of a team

· Be able to take direction from management

· Show initiative to solve problems

· Have at least 2+ years experience in a similar role

· Fencing experience will be an advantage

Details

Please contact us if you require further information.

• Remuneration will be based on experience. (Range: $25/hour to $30/hour)
• All gardening equipment will be provided.
• Equivalent of one day per week required to begin with (may be split over two days).
• Additional hours will likely be required from time to time.
• Must have own reliable transport and a current Australian driver’s licence.
• Must be able to commute to Delroaine
• Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week