Landscape Gardener Jobs in Craigieburn VIC

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Melbourne Gardening & Landscaping Pty Ltd is looking for a skilled Landscape Gardener to join their team.

Tasks Include:

preparing and maintaining garden beds, soil areas and landscape sites for planting and construction activities
propagating, planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, turf and decorative plants
preparing lawn and outdoor areas by spreading soil, levelling surfaces and laying natural and instant turf
maintaining landscaped areas through mowing, trimming, edging, watering, fertilising and weed control
pruning trees, hedges and shrubs, and installing plant support, mulch and irrigation materials where required
assisting with landscape layout works, measuring outdoor areas and selecting suitable plants and landscaping materials
installing softscape and hardscape landscaping features including turf, garden edging, retaining walls and paving
constructing and maintaining gravel paths, paved areas, fencing, garden structures and outdoor landscape features
inspecting plants and trees to identify damage, disease, pest issues and maintenance requirements
operating landscaping tools and equipment including whipper snippers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws and lawn machinery safely
applying fertilisers, herbicides and pest control treatments in accordance with landscaping and safety requirements
removing damaged plants, overgrown vegetation and unwanted trees as part of garden and landscape maintenance works

Requirements:

Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Horticulture or relevant industry experience.
Minimum 1 year of relevant landscaping or garden maintenance experience.
Strong knowledge of planting, turf preparation, pruning and general landscape maintenance.
Ability to safely operate landscaping tools and equipment and perform physical outdoor duties.
Good communication, teamwork and time management skills with commitment to workplace safety.

Full-time permanent position with long-term employment opportunity
Competitive salary package from $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation
Supportive team environment with regular landscaping projects
Opportunity to develop skills in landscaping, turf preparation, garden maintenance and outdoor construction work
Stable 3-year employment duration with career growth potential

Landscape Gardener