At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful grounds and landscaped areas in a serene cemetery environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Express Employment Professionals in Rookwood, NSW.
- Benefits: Temp to permanent position with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Other info: Must pass a medical and police check; valid NSW Driver Licence required.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while working outdoors and enhancing the beauty of the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in horticulture and safe operation of tools; willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 44928 - 54912 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Groundskeeper / Landscaping Horticulture professional to join a dedicated team responsible for maintaining the grounds of a cemetery environment.
About the Role
- Maintaining designated grounds and landscaped areas to a high standard, including:
- Regular mowing, gardening, watering and general grounds maintenance
- Fertilising gardens and lawns and applying fertiliser correctly
- Trimming and pruning hedges, plants and trees
- Installing turf and completing appropriate after-care
- Identifying plants, pests and diseases, undertaking routine weed-spraying applications
- Conducting chemical spraying in accordance with training, instructions and safety procedures
- Safely operating and maintaining a wide range of plant, equipment, machinery and hand tools
- Keeping gardens, lawns and surrounding graves clean, and well presented
Located near Lidcombe area, Temp to Permanent position.
About You
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the safe operation and maintenance of plant, equipment, machinery and tools
- Experience with chemical spraying, with relevant training or a willingness to work towards a formal chemical-handling qualification
- The ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team
- A current NSW Driver Licence and Own Car
- Working towards, or willingness to attain, a Certificate III in Horticulture or a related field such as Parks and Gardens, Turf Management or Landscaping
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Must be able to Pass a Medical and Police Check
Groundskeeper/Landscape Horticulture employer: Express Employment Professionals
Express Employment Professionals is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive and collaborative team culture in the heart of Canberra. With a focus on long-term career stability, this role as a Workshop Administrator offers autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a well-established business that supports essential services. Employees are encouraged to grow and contribute to a safe and efficient workshop environment where their efforts are genuinely appreciated.
Contact Details:
Express Employment Professionals Recruitment Team
