We’re seeking an experienced Groundsman to join our team at Saints Catholic College.
The role supports the Maintenance Supervisor across our residential facility, with duties including:
1. General grounds upkeep, landscaping, irrigation installation and repairs
2. Support with repairs in rooms, preventative maintenance and projects during academic breaks
3. Develop and deliver propagation systems, summer and winter gardening programs including pruning and feeding programming
4. General maintenance over the course of the academic year
What you’ll need:
1. Experience in gardening/landscape/grounds maintenance, including:
a) Knowledge of herbicides, pesticides and safe work practices
b) Experience in propagation of Australian native plants
2. An in depth understanding of plant positioning and effective use of shade and space.
3. An in depth understanding of plant maintenance including pruning and feed cycles.
4. Horticultural certifications preferred, not required.
5. Handyman skills an advantage.
6. Current Open driver’s license
Applications:
1. Please include a resume that details your start & finish of tenure with each employment (month & year).
2. Please include a concise cover letter that explains not only why you are the perfect candidate, but why you want the role. Max 300 words.
3. Please provide referees for at least two previous employers for reference checks.
The role supports the Maintenance Supervisor across our residential facility, with duties including:
1. General grounds upkeep, landscaping, irrigation installation and repairs
2. Support with repairs in rooms, preventative maintenance and projects during academic breaks
3. Develop and deliver propagation systems, summer and winter gardening programs including pruning and feeding programming
4. General maintenance over the course of the academic year
What you’ll need:
1. Experience in gardening/landscape/grounds maintenance, including:
a) Knowledge of herbicides, pesticides and safe work practices
b) Experience in propagation of Australian native plants
2. An in depth understanding of plant positioning and effective use of shade and space.
3. An in depth understanding of plant maintenance including pruning and feed cycles.
4. Horticultural certifications preferred, not required.
5. Handyman skills an advantage.
6. Current Open driver’s license
Applications:
1. Please include a resume that details your start & finish of tenure with each employment (month & year).
2. Please include a concise cover letter that explains not only why you are the perfect candidate, but why you want the role. Max 300 words.
3. Please provide referees for at least two previous employers for reference checks.
