Gardener/Horticulturalist - FT - ICC Sydney
Core
Full-time Gardener/Horticulturalist responsible for maintaining landscaped areas, gardens, lawns, and water features to ensure safe and attractive outdoor environments.
Role type
Senior IC horticulturalist (grounds & aquatic care)
Builds
High-quality outdoor environments for government and integrated facilities management clients
Domain
Facilities management + horticulture + aquaculture
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pruning, hedging, mulching, weeding, irrigation system maintenance, plant health diagnosis, pest and disease control, water quality testing, fish care, equipment operation and maintenance, chemical application
Preferred skills
Chemical Applicator Licence, Bonsai/Penjing style pruning, heritage listed site experience, experience with ornamental pond systems
Technologies
Gardening equipment, testing equipment, irrigation systems
Responsibilities
Maintain gardens, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas; perform pruning, hedging, mulching, and weeding; maintain irrigation systems; identify plant health issues and carry out pest control; conduct routine water quality testing and feed fish; operate and maintain gardening equipment; store and use chemicals safely
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC