Horticulture or Arboriculture Traineeships

Ag Jobs • Full-time • Not specified, Not specified, Australia • 2d ago

This 36-month fulltime traineeship will give you the opportunity to get your hands dirty and work outdoors. You will develop skills and knowledge in a variety of areas with hands-on experience, and paid study towards achieving a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture.

Duties may 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
Trim and chip/mulch trees
Tree removal
Pest and weed control
Undertake appropriate climbing techniques
Use relevant machinery including chainsaws and woodchippers

Role Requirements:

Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Physically fit and healthy due to undertaking 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 into 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.