Gardener

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. EVERGREEN PROPERTY CARE LIMITED , is looking for a skilled and passionate Gardeners to join our team. If you have a green thumb and love working outdoors, this is your opportunity to grow with us! This is a full-time role with minimum guaranteed 30 to 40 hours of work per week. Pay starts from $32 to $35 per hour Key responsibilities Maintaining and upkeeping of our vibrant gardens including mowing, pruning, weeding, lawn care, planting Working effectively and efficiently within the team and with management to achieve the highest standards and reputation of our company Cultivate and care for plants in predominately an outdoor setting through performance of any combination of following duties as directed by supervisory personnel: Conditions and prepares soils and plants seeds, seedlings, or bulbs in an outdoor growing area, using spades, trowels, sprayers, sprinklers, cultivators, and other gardening hand tools and equipment. Fertilizes, waters, weeds, transplants, or thins plants in growing areas. Maintenance of existing Commercial and Domestic Gardens Site clearance, usually in preparation of new gardens Preparing sites using hand tools and machinery Transplant plants from pots to gardens according to work plan. Planting and staking are to be carried out in accordance with good horticultural practice Mix and apply chemicals/pesticides to control insects and diseases in plants to maintain health of plans. General landscape/garden duties including pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, trimming and mowing lawns. This work will be carried out with the correct use of maintenance and carpentry tools in a horticulturally correct manner. Artificial and instant turf installation and management Irrigation installation and maintenance Maintenance of tools and machinery (not including electrical repairs) Continuing to upskill yourself with a view that there is always something new to learn Key responsibilities Maintaining and upkeeping of our vibrant gardens including mowing, pruning, weeding, lawn care, planting Working effectively and efficiently within the team and with management to achieve the highest standards and reputation of our company Cultivate and care for plants in predominately an outdoor setting through performance of any combination of following duties as directed by supervisory personnel: Conditions and prepares soils and plants seeds, seedlings, or bulbs in an outdoor growing area, using spades, trowels, sprayers, sprinklers, cultivators, and other gardening hand tools and equipment. Fertilizes, waters, weeds, transplants, or thins plants in growing areas. Maintenance of existing Commercial and Domestic Gardens Site clearance, usually in preparation of new gardens Preparing sites using hand tools and machinery Transplant plants from pots to gardens according to work plan. Planting and staking are to be carried out in accordance with good horticultural practice Mix and apply chemicals/pesticides to control insects and diseases in plants to maintain health of plans. General landscape/garden duties including pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, trimming and mowing lawns. This work will be carried out with the correct use of maintenance and carpentry tools in a horticulturally correct manner. Artificial and instant turf installation and management Irrigation installation and maintenance Maintenance of tools and machinery (not including electrical repairs) Continuing to upskill yourself with a view that there is always something new to learn Qualifications & Experience Relevant Level 4 qualification OR at least 2 years of relevant work experience preferably as Gardener Assistant is required for the role. Proven experience in opertaing Ride on Mower would be advantageous. Knowledge of plants, soils, fertilizers, and pest control methods is a requirement for this role. Basic Knowledge or Experience with garden tools, lawnmowers, and trimmers is expected. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team Good physical fitness to handle outdoor tasks in different weather conditions Must have A Valid Drivers Licence or able to get one. #J-18808-Ljbffr