AddressAbout us
Do you have a passion for plants and a knack for working in nature? We are a dynamic gardening company based in Belgrave South and we are looking for a qualified Team Leader to run a crew in our growing company. The type of work that we specialize in is the installation, development and maintenance of gardens. We have a stable base of clientele who we provide with ongoing garden maintenance. Approximately 70% of the work is located in and around the Dandenong Ranges and the other 30% is located around the eastern suburbs including Richmond, Malvern, Ringwood. We are looking for a highly skilled individual to grow with the company.
Qualifications & experience
- Advanced plant knowledge
- Prior experience with leading a team
- Great communication skills
- Exceptionally organised
- Highly competent in carrying out tasks from start to finish with high quality results
- Cert 4 in Horticulture or similar
- Additional hardscaping experience beneficial but not essential
- Ability to drive manual vehicle
Tasks & responsibilities
- Leading a small crew with carrying out tasks such as pruning, planting, weeding, hedge trimming, lawn mowing, edging etc.
- Ability to manage safe job sites, assign tasks, supervise and maintain a high quality of work
- Provide support in scheduling, maintain a daily log book and coordination of junior staff
- Demonstrate advanced plant knowledge and experience in order to recommend solutions to clients
- Ability to identify and treat a range of plant pests and diseases
- Evaluate and quote jobs when required
- A desire to learn and grow your horticultural knowledge
Benefits
- You'll get to work on some spectacular gardens and properties in a safe and friendly working environment
- Mixed bag of tasks and job sites so you'll get a lot of variety in your work week
- Small company providing a more personalized work experience and support from a highly experienced Horticulturalist
- Room for creativity and innovation in your role
- Monday - Friday
- Company vehicle
