24.01.23 Leading Hand - Installation & Maintenance
Adam Robinson Design Installation & Maintenance (ARDIM)
ARDIM have a position on their team for a Leading Hand to deliver bespoke maintenance, gardening services on a full-time basis.
The Position:
You will be responsible for the on-the-ground operational management of the maintenance & installation team.
The Leading Hand would be responsible for planning and hands-on implementation and maintenance of their client’s precious outdoor spaces. This requires efficient and effective fulfilment of seasonal gardening maintenance program set out by ARDIM's General Manger. Tasks set by the GM will be your responsibility to be prioritised and completed successfully, whilst managing the rest of the maintenance team to work competently. You will also develop professional relationships with the Adam Robinson Design community of clients, ensuring maintenance services are delivered in friendly, collaborative manner.
Please email your CV to nadine@adamrobinsondesign.com
Education and Experience you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in horticulture or the ability to learn/train while you work with us.
- Experience in hands on management & maintenance of gardens.
- Experience in formulating and implementing feasible and sustainable programs for gardens and open spaces.
- Experience complying with Workplace Health & Safety and Safe Work Practices.
- Experience using hand tools and operating power tools.
- Experience in installing small garden designs – spatial planning, planting, etc
- Experience in managing, mentoring, and fostering strong, positive ongoing relationships with your team members.
- Demonstrated degree of computer skills
Personal Attributes
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage and build strong relationships with clients and your team members.
- Good team management and mentoring skills.
- Be able to delegate tasks to your team proficiently.
- Eye for detail and quality in gardening and WHS.
- Ability to initiate, organise and prioritise maintenance tasks with a solution focused outlook.
- Ability to take accountability for timely resolution of issues to a high-quality standard.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment to motivate the achievement of team goals & deadlines.