Casual Gardener
The Growing Cycle provides garden care by bicycle around Naarm/Melbourne's inner north. We are seeking enthusiastic Casual Gardeners to join our small but growing team. As a Casual Gardener, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality garden maintenance services to our residential and commercial clients.
Our vision: To ground a love of our shared environment within our own backyards.
We care for Northsider's gardens as if they were our own, and care about our planet in the way we go about it. We utilise renewable energies - our operations are conducted on electric cargo bike and our tools are powered with battery electric technology. We are hyperlocal, small scale and practice organic gardening methods.
Responsibilities
Perform garden maintenance tasks, including weeding, mowing, trimming, pruning, hedging, tidying, and occasional softscaping tasks.
Operate electric cargo bikes and utilise battery-powered tools for garden care activities.
Use mobile devices for scheduling, record keeping, and route planning.
Adhere to organic gardening practices and promote sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches.
Maintain and care for battery electric tools and equipment used in garden care activities.
Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and the public.
Adapt to various outdoor environments and weather conditions.
Requirements
Experience in garden care or horticulture.
Two working references.
Punctuality and reliability in fulfilling assigned tasks.
Can-do attitude and ability to find enjoyment in every task.
Ability to undertake physical work in diverse weather conditions.
Proficiency in cycling and comfortable navigating bike lanes.
Comfortable using online technologies and mobile devices.
Effective communication skills.
Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
Knowledge of or interest in sustainable gardening practices is highly desirable.
How to Apply
To apply for the Casual Gardener position, please send an email to hello@thegrowingcycle.com with the subject line "Casual Gardener Application." Include your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in joining The Growing Cycle team.
At The Growing Cycle, we value diversity, so however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. If you are passionate about gardening and seeking a rewarding role with scope for development, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this is an ongoing job opportunity with no specific closing date. Due to seasonal changes and increased demand, the position is offered on a casual basis with a minimum three-month commitment. Successful candidates may be offered ongoing work based on performance and availability.