Job Overview
We are seeking to employ a candidate who is
- Eligible for the JCPP for a full time or part time role starting at 3 days per week 9am to 3.30pm (weekdays) (18 hours) starting ASAP.
The role will be made up of approx. 70% physical work such as hand tools, refueling and gardening and 30% admin such as time sheets and ground maintenance admin. We are a supportive employer should you have a lifting restriction. Our 2-week induction allows us to adequately assess the workplace to accommodate your capacity
Description:
- preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
- propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
- preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
- maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing
- pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices
- preparing plans and drawings, selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction
- setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures
- constructing gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
- examining trees to assess their condition and determine treatment
- lopping limbs off trees and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
- spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease, and felling diseased trees
Physical Demands:
The role may include the following physical demands, taking into consideration individual capacity requirements of the applicant;
- Medium to very heavy physical level demand. Medium to very heavy lifting and carrying of bags of fertiliser, soil mixes, and garden equipment, is likely to be required on a frequent basis.
- Stands and walks frequently. Stretches up and/or across when undertaking some general garden maintenance tasks. Frequently squats, crouches, bends and kneels. Occasionally twists body or neck if operating drive on equipment or working in trees.
- Repetitive movements will be occasional to constant (e.g. hedge trimming/garden edging).
- Driving is likely to be required of vehicles onsite, such as ride on mowers, or for transportation between sites.
- The use of hand tools both manual and mechanical will be frequent to constant. Workers will need to spray fertilisers and pesticides on an occasional to frequent basis.
- Mental skills necessary include practical, organisational and problem-solving
Qualifications
- Hold’s a white card
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
More Information
- Address Kurri Kurri NSW, Australia