Home Job Info School Services Officer Role Description/Criteria As the Gardener you will be given autonomy to plan and select all manner of flora for the College, the grounds, garden beds and surrounds.
The main responsibilities of the position include: Improvement and upkeep of all gardens, and passive turf areas.
Assist the Property Manager in all aspects of enhancing, planning, creating and constructing gardens, including future budgeting.
Ensure weeding, poisoning mulching, watering, pruning/hedging, mowing/Edging, blowing, clearing debris from gutters and rubbish removal from gardens.
Dispense the application and spreading of fertilizers and other chemicals in a safe manner.
Program irrigation systems.
Ensure facilities and grounds of the College are physically safe.
Assist the Property manager with setting a gardening budget and arrange quotations with suppliers and contractors.
The successful applicant will have a teaching qualification with current VIT registration and demonstrate the following competencies: Certificate or diploma in Horticulture or Landscape management or relevant experience and advanced knowledge in Garden management practices Knowledge of the appropriate use and handling of chemicals, herbicides and pesticides.
Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors.
Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
Machinery licence or ability to operate mowers.
Please visit the College website at www.sbc.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment-opportunities and complete the online application clicking on the "Apply Now' button.
A copy of the Position Description is available on the College website.
Applications close at 4.00pm 19 December 2024.
The College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
Application Procedures https://www.sbc.vic.edu.au/about/employment