Elite Staff Wanted!!

Are you an experienced Landscape Gardener? Got the skills that pay the bills?

 

We are looking for the best of the best to join our team. Get paid more for your experience and skills. Enjoy role diversity, within a team of other quality staff. Don't be just another number, be a part of something!

 

About Us:  

Preferred Landscape Maintenance is a growing business that provides professional gardening and landscaping services. We specialise in creating and maintaining Daycare Centres, Retirement Homes, Strata Complexes, Shopping Centres, and Commercial Properties.

We pride ourselves on our speed of service, commitment to quality, communication, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

 

Job Overview:
We're looking for a skilled Landscape Gardener all-rounder to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating & maintaining beautiful, functional outdoor spaces and have a keen eye for detail. This role involves diverse tasks in preserving and enhancing the landscapes of various properties within the Perth and Peel regions.

 

Key Responsibilities:
- Turf Maintenance: Regular mowing, edging and whipper snipping.
 

- Pruning and Trimming: Shaping and maintaining shrubs, hedges, and trees to promote growth and maintain aesthetic appeal.
 

- Weeding: Removing/treating weeds and maintaining tidy garden beds.
 

- Irrigation Maintenance: Inspecting and maintaining irrigation systems to ensure efficient water usage and plant health. Routine checks and minor repairs. This would be ideal but not essential
 

Communication and Collaboration: We build positive relationships with our customers. We provide regular updates on maintenance activities and address concerns promptly.

 

- Reporting: Provide daily maintenance reports of all sites with photos and text

 

Job Requirements

• Proven industry experience - at least 2 years
• Knowledge of horticultural practices, plant identification, and pest management. Cert 2 or higher preferable but not essential 
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to use all standard Landscape industry tools & equipment
• Strong communication skills
• Basic Irrigation skills are highly desired - get a higher pay rate for irrigation work!
• Technologically literate - QR codes, inductions, logins, emails, photos, etc
• Current & valid Driver's Licence with reliable transport
• Ability to work solo or in small teams
• Current Police clearance or able to obtain - we will pay
• Spray Ticket desirable but not essential 

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates - get bonus rates for doing Irrigation work*
• Family friendly, flexible work arrangements
• Overtime is available, but only if you want it!
• Progressive management that cares about you!
• Variety in job role
• Development opportunities - get tickets, do courses, etc
• Work Monday - Friday; weekend work is optional

 

You must be able/willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug testing

This position has a 6-month probation period 

**The bonus hourly rate is applied to your base hourly rate when doing rostered days of irrigation checks and repairs. Bonus rate negotiable and based on skills/experience**