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 Group Landscape Maintenance is a growing business, providing professional gardening and landscaping services. We specialise in creating and maintaining Daycare Centres, Retirement Homes, Strata Complexes 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/Irrigation Maintenance Technician 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 maintaining 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.
 

- Sand Pit Maintenance: Ensuring sand pits are clean, safe, and well-maintained for child play.
 

- Irrigation Maintenance: Inspecting and maintaining irrigation systems to ensure efficient water usage and plant health. Routine checks and minor repairs.
 

-Communication and Collaboration: Build positive relationships with Daycare Centre staff. 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 common Landscape industry tools & equipment
• Strong communication skills
• Basic Irrigation skills highly desired - get 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 available - but only if you want it!
• Progressive management that actually care 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 

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