Hey folks!Westside Yard Care is seeking a new member to our small crew of gardeners for an immediate start.Who we are: WYC is a small team of gardeners operating all around Melbourne doing residential gardening, commercial landscape maintenance & landscaping. Our focus is on quality over quantity, aiming to provide our customers with an exceptional service they can rely on. We operate mainly in Yarraville, Sunshine, Essendon, Taylors Hill & all over the west and north of Melbourne. We are focusing on expanding in terms of location & personnel whilst we maintain our reputation as some of Melbourne's most reliable gardeners. We maintain this reputation by being professional, communicative and knowledgable in regards to plants & our craft.Who we are looking for: We are seeking a fun and enthusiastic individual who has leadership qualities and exceptional communication skills. The role is one that involves a degree of team leadership, so punctuality, reliability and interpersonal skills are paramount. You must have gardening experience which includes, but may not be limited to: lawn mowing/whipper-snipping, hedge trimming & pruning. There will be a degree of training offered, but proficiency in the basics are a must. You must have your own vehicle with towing capacity. WYC is looking for someone who is looking to work both independently and in a team, but you will be predominantly carrying provided equipment and a provided trailer, so a vehicle with towing ability is a must. You will be reimbursed for petrol & wear/tear on the vehicle. The person we are looking to fill this role must have an interest in gardening, have the ability to work well independently, must be a good communicator and willing to liase with clients as this is a position which will involve a lot of engagement between the team and with clients. You must be available Monday through Friday between 7am-3pm. The position: You will be operating a lawn mower, whipper snipper, hedge trimmer and other basic tools with the opportunity to learn to use some construction tools for landscape design, a chainsaw for arborist work and much more. You will work 38 hours per week and be remunerated at between $65,000 and $70,000 p.a. depending on experience & responsibilities. Super and sick leave/personal leave will be accrued at standard rates.