Landscape Gardener

Landscape Gardener Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Landscape Gardener to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Implanting and maintaining flowerbeds and lawn areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing;
  • Assembling and positioning garden structures, constructing paths and installing water lines;
  • Installing watering systems in gardening beds and lawns;
  • Spraying plants and felling diseased trees to controls insects;
  • Planting, propagating, hedging, trimming, installing plant protection and all general maintenance required;
  • Fertilizing, mulching and maintaining the health of all plants with identification and prevention of diseases;
  • Schedule landscape construction, liaising with construction companies and customers;
  • Prepare surfaces for the laying of instant turf;
  • Working with a small team to complete high quality garden maintenance;
  • Setting out and installing gardening structures such as bird baths, water fountains, BBQ areas;
  • Maintaining existing plant structures by pruning, installing support structures and shaping using hand tools;
  • Selecting materials and plants for garden design;
  • Drafting plans, preparing materials and arranging resources for construction projects;
  • Installing gravel and paved areas and pathways;
  • Arranging garden areas by potting, planting and propagating various plants as well as spreading top soils and turf lays.

Requirements:

  • Able to pass urine drug & alcohol test;
  • Available for an immediate start;
  • Able to pass a police clearance for working with vulnerable persons;
  • High Risk Forklift (LF) ticket;
  • Certificate III in Horticulture (desired but not essential);
  • Car Licence;
  • Chainsaw ticket (desired but not essential).

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