Landscape Gardener

Duties And Responsibilities

The position includes or attaches the following duties and responsibilities, and any duties and responsibilities reasonably incidental to those:

Job Summary

Landscape gardeners responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining outdoor landscapes for commercial and residential properties. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong horticultural knowledge, and a passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision for their outdoor space and provide recommendations and suggestions.
• Install plant beds, trees, shrubs, and other soft landscaping elements, ensuring that they are properly spaced, watered, and cared for.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques used in landscaping construction such as concrete, timber, paving etc.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as fertilizing, pruning, and watering, to keep landscapes healthy and looking their best.
• Diagnose and treat plant diseases and pests as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends in landscape design and horticulture.
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment, including mowers, edgers, blowers, and trimmers.
• Operate landscaping tools and equipment safely, including drills, saws, hammers, compaction machines, and power tools.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed when working with equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that projects are completed on time and to the client's satisfaction.
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by management.

Key Skills Required

• Proven experience in landscape gardening preferred.
• Strong knowledge of horticulture, including plant identification, planting techniques, and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of plant care and propagation, including soil preparation, watering, pruning,
• fertilization, and pest control.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques used in landscaping construction.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members.
• Ability to operate and maintain gardening equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in all weather conditions.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to keep accurate records of hours worked and materials used on jobs.
• Right to work in NZ

Education And Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience in a landscaping position, preferably with management experience.
• Level 3 Certification in horticulture, Level 3 Certification in Landscape Construction or similar qualification.
• First Aid Level 1
• GrowSafe certificate.
• Internal BLGL training courses, including Ladder Safety & Digger Operation.