Horticulturist
Core
Lead and develop team members and apprentices while working hands-on to maintain high standards in outdoor spaces, including pest and disease identification and treatment.
Role type
Senior IC horticulturist (landscape maintenance)
Builds
Outdoor spaces, green spaces
Domain
Horticulture / Landscape services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, pest and disease identification, operation of machinery (mowers, hedgers, whipper snippers, blowers), practical tool usage, safety culture enforcement
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens, ability to supervise juniors, driver's license
Technologies
Petrol operated equipment, hand tools, mowers, hedgers, whipper snippers, blowers
Responsibilities
Lead and develop team members and apprentices, work hands-on with the team, ensure work is completed to a high standard, operate and support maintenance of tools and machinery, report progress and issues, identify and treat pests and diseases, foster a culture of safety