Horticulture Traineeship
Benefits:
- Complete a fee-free, nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform provided
- Stable hours and leave entitlements
- No study debt and additional licences and training at no cost
Your Host Employer:
The City of Burnside is one of Adelaide’s most attractive and historic residential areas. It is well known for its tree-lined streets, period architecture, plentiful reserves and gardens within a 30 km² area. Located in the South-Eastern corner of Adelaide and just 10 minutes from the Central Business District, the City of Burnside covers 28 suburbs and has a residential population of over 45,000.
They are focused on making a real difference in their community and achieving their vision to deliver services valued by the community
The Role:
Location: Burnside SA
Duration: 36-month Full Time Traineeship
As a Horticulture Trainee, you will assist in creating and maintaining parks and gardens within the local council area.
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:
- 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.
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