Horticulture Trainee

The Role:
  
Location: Freeling SA
Duration: 36-month Traineeship
  
As a Horticulture Trainee, you will assist in creating and maintaining parks and gardens within the local council area.

Your Host Employer:
  
Light Regional Council is a successful, progressive Council featuring a good portion of the internationally renowned Barossa Valley, some iconic historic townships and settlements including Kapunda and Greenock, as well as rapidly expanding developments, particularly the Roseworthy Township. They are a growth region with a strong focus on economic development balanced with environmental sustainability to enhance the community they serve.
  
Under the guidance of experienced mentors, your responsibilities will include:

• Garden and grounds maintenance
• Mulch, prune, pot, and water plants
• Use garden tools and machinery
• Brush cutting and mowing
• Pest and weed control
• Install irrigation pipes and watering systems

About You:
  
To be successful in this Traineeship, you will need to:

• Enjoy working outdoors and with garden tools
• Strong work ethic; reliable and punctual
• Ability to prioritise time and tasks when working under pressure
• Works effectively within a team and unsupervised
• Great communication skills
• Have a can-do attitude and willing to learn

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Physically fit and healthy due to manual labour work
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment including a drug and alcohol test
• Previous experience in gardening or similar trades (advantageous)

About Maxima:
  
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career in to the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.
  
For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au
  
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
  
National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.