Head Greenkeeper

Yards' is a multi-award winning team of professionals, with a strong reputation in the industry for producing high quality work, with outstanding customer service. 
 

We are currently seeking a Head Greenkeeperto become a valuable member of our dynamic team, working across predominately residential sites across Brisbane.
 

We are looking for someone with a positive 'can-do' attitude, who shares our passion for premium lawn care. 

If you are dedicated to excellence in turf management, we invite you to apply and be a part of our Yards’ family.

- Yards Employee (with 15+ years industry experience)
 

job tasks & responsibilities.

This Head Greenkeeperposition is a hands-on role perfecting and enhancing our clients' lawns and the key contact for our Greenkeeping team, which includes:

• All aspects of professional lawn care.
• Weed, Pest and Disease Management.
• Exceptional Lawn maintenance and renovation knowledge.
• Irrigation knowledge and experience. We use Hunter hydrawise platform, training will be provided.
• Operation and maintenance of tools and equipment, including but not limited to Zero turn mowers, cylinder mowers, self propelled mowers, scarifiers, aerators.
• Maintaining clients outdoor spaces.

Our staff require a broad range of skills and we encourage all experienced Greenkeepers, Landscape Gardeners, Turf Specialists, and Grounds-persons to apply. A strong eye for detail,  a ‘can do’ attitude and ability to lead a small team is required for this position. 

Key qualifications and experience required:

• Minimum 5 years' industry experience
• Level III or above qualification in Greenkeeping, or equivalent trade.
• Hold a valid Australian Drivers License.
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a ‘Can-Do’ attitude. 
• Be well presented and motivated.
• Take pride in their work and have excellent attention to detail.
• Be fit and able to work hard in sometimes 
  challenging environmental conditions.
• Have a current police clearance (or willing to get one).
• Have outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Be able to adapt in a busy and dynamic environment.

Aside from working in a genuine, friendly environment, with a great team culture, the benefits for working for Yards include:

• Competitive Above-Award Salary - which will be based on experience.
• Wages paid weekly and on-time.
• Fully maintained take-home company vehicle, including expenses.
• We encourage ongoing training.
• iPad, quality tools, PPE and uniforms are provided.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Job Security with an established, highly sought after business. 
•  We are proud to offer great work / life balance.
• Being a valued team member - not just a number.

Yards is a well-established, industry-leading Landscaping business working in some of the most premium private residential gardens across Brisbane and South East Queensland, since 2005.

Our work has been featured in the inaugural Queensland Hidden Design Festival, as well as appearing in a number of industry publications. 

We are proud recipients of numerous awards, including most recently winning the Residential Maintenance Category for the 2023 Landscape Queensland Construction Excellence Awards. 

To see our projects, please view our Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/yardslandscapes/

Our team love working on and take great pride in caring for the beautiful lawns and gardens we have in our portfolio. If you have a passion for professional lawn care, and have a ‘can-do' attitude, we would love to have you part of our Yards' Family. 

If you would like to discuss this role further, please don't hesitate to call Ben on 0416 106 ***. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

apply now. 

Please attach your resume, including three contactable work references, together with a cover letter outlining why you would be the perfect fit for Yards.