Job Description

Landscape Maintenance - FT 4 day work week

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This is not a mow, blow and go maintenance job.

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If you want to race through a garden, tick off a list and move on to the next property — this probably won't suit you.

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If you know your plants, notice the details other people miss, and get genuine satisfaction from leaving a garden looking exceptional — keep reading.

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High-End Garden Maintenance

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This is not a mow, blow and go maintenance job.

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If you want to race through a garden, tick off a list and move on to the next property — this probably won't suit you.

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If you know your plants, notice the details other people miss, and get genuine satisfaction from leaving a garden looking exceptional — keep reading.

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What this role actually is

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We're Nest Landscape Design, Construction & Maintenance.

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We design, build and maintain high-end residential landscapes across the Gold Coast.

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Our maintenance team looks after established gardens that have been carefully designed, built and planted — and our job is to make sure they keep getting better.

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We're looking for an experienced Garden Maintenance team member who understands that great garden maintenance is about a lot more than mowing lawns and trimming hedges.

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You'll be trusted to understand the gardens you work in, notice what they need and take ownership of the result.

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What you'll really be doing

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You'll:

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- Maintain high-end residential gardens to an exceptional standard
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- Prune properly — understanding the plant, its form and how it should develop, rather than just cutting everything back
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- Keep lawns sharp through mowing, edging, fertilising and seasonal care
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- Identify weeds, pests, diseases and plant health issues before they become bigger problems
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- Plant, mulch, improve soils and carry out general horticultural work
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- Check irrigation and identify issues when something isn't working as it should
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- Notice when a garden could be better and make recommendations rather than simply walking past it
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- Look after your tools, equipment and vehicle like they're your own
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- Leave every property clean, considered and looking better than when you arrived
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- Communicate confidently and professionally with our clients
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- Keep site notes, photos and job information up to date
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Most importantly, you'll care about the finished result.

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If something looks wrong, you notice it.

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If a plant is struggling, you want to know why.

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If something needs doing, you don't wait for someone else to point it out.

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What this role is not

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- Not basic lawn mowing
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- Not a race to get through as many properties as possible
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- Not a role where someone will stand beside you telling you what to do all day
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- Not a job for someone who thinks "good enough" is good enough
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We work on beautiful properties and our clients expect a high standard.

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Who fits here

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You'll do well if:

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- You genuinely know and enjoy plants and gardens
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- You have experience in garden maintenance, landscaping or horticulture
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- You know how to prune properly
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- You have robust plant identification and horticultural knowledge
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- You notice the small details
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- You work efficiently without sacrificing quality
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- You're reliable, punctual and organised
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- You're comfortable working independently
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- You're professional around clients and their homes
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- You take pride in your tools, vehicle and work area
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- You don't need someone constantly checking your work
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A Certificate III in Horticulture is highly regarded, but strong hands‐on experience and horticultural knowledge matter just as much.

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A current driver's licence is essential, with the ability to drive a manual preferred.

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ACDC chemical accreditation is also highly regarded.

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Why this is a good place to work

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- We work 4 day weeks - Monday to Thursday
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- You'll maintain genuinely beautiful, high-end gardens
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- You're trusted to take ownership of your work
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- You're part of a landscape company that designs, builds and maintains its projects
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- You work with capable people who care about what they produce
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- Good work gets noticed
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- Working with a family owned and operated business
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- No corporate layers or politics
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- Opportunity to grow as our maintenance division grows
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We take our landscapes seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.

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The practical bits

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Gold Coast — based from Bundall
n Full-time - 4 day work week - MON to THURS
n $30–$40 per hour, based on experience
n Monday to Thursday

📌 Landscape Maintenance - FT 4 day work week (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Nest Landscape Design
📍 City of Gold Coast