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.