Certificate 111 Parks and Garden Apprenticeship
Ben Rickard Horticultural Service is looking for a horticultural apprentice to join our team. We specialise in residential garden maintenance, predominately in the Canterbury, Camberwell, Kew, Alphington, Ivanhoe, Clifton Hill, North Fitzroy, Brunswick, Northcote and Thornbury suburbs. You must enjoy working outdoors, have a good level of fitness and have a genuine interest in gardening. You will receive mentoring and support while on the job, as well as completing TAFE Certificate III Parks and Garden.
This small team undertakes a diverse range of horticultural and turf maintenance activities. Your duties will include:
Lawn Mowing and edging,
Spraying
Weeding
Pruning and trimming of plants
Planting
Mulching
Laying new instant turf
Installing and repairing irrigation system
Soft landscaping
Skills Required:
Certificate II Parks and Garden would be beneficial, but not a must.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Physically Fit
Great Attitude to work and willingness to learn
Punctual and reliable
Ability to work unsupervised and as a member of a team
Well presented, and organised, with excellent time management skills
A current Driver’s licence is desirable, but not essential.
Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
What we offer
A friendly and supportive work environment
An attractive above award salary
Summer and Winter uniform and PPE
Monday-Friday working week
The links below will allow you to investigate the Certificate 111 course and the Gardening and Landscaping Service Award.
Certificate 111 Parks and Garden
Gardening and Landscaping Service Award
If you have any questions or require more detail please contact Ben on 0411 828 896
If you are interested in this position please email your resume with a cover letter attached.