Field Manager - Garden Maintenance

About us

ULS Group are a leading commercial landscaping company creating built environments for local communities. Established in 2001, ULS have been successfully providing services to land developers, builders & local governments.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all and are an equal employment opportunity provider.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Horticulturist who is ready to take the next step and join our team in the North, West & South East suburbs in the role of Maintenance Field Manager. The position is permanent full-time and reports to the Maintenance Manager working from the office at Tullamarine & Hallam.

You will have an opportunity to manage, mentor & coach a small team of Leading Hands (4-5) including overseeing the maintenance of new & existing parks, reserves, wetlands, streetscapes & new estate developments. The successful applicant will have a high level of autonomy in this role and be experienced in all aspects of tree, plant & grass maintenance including auditing & reporting on high profile sites.

Responsibilities

• Be able to plan and schedule the daily jobs required onsite and delegate tasks to employees

• Auditing and inspecting works under maintenance including quality control

• Attend routine onsite inspections with clients including PC & FC

• Training and development of field staff in various maintenance tasks

• Formative tree pruning to Australian standards

• Adhering to OH&S safety & quality

What is required from you

• A minimum of 5 years' experience or similar will be an advantage for this position.

• Current Victorian Driver’s license - mandatory

• White Card (Construction Industry) - mandatory

• A horticulture or arboriculture certificate would be highly regarded

• An excellent work ethic and mindset

What’s in it for you 

• Great team environment and career opportunities within the business

• Competitive salary

• Fully serviced vehicle, laptop and phone provided

• Dynamic & flexible working environment

Not just a job but a CAREER 

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Applicants may be required to undergo a Criminal History and reference checks. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.