Gardener

Maylim are looking for a passionate and motivated Maintenance Gardener with a professional and proactive approach to horticulture.

Our projects are all within the very highest-end of landscaping design across Dublin. We operate across the public realm, roof terraces, public parks and commercial spaces.

The role will be based at Wilton Place, Dublin.

We are growing our maintenance division and will look to internally promote our best people into supervisory and management roles.

Key Accountabilities

• Punctuality and reliability
• Implement the landscape maintenance plan to deliver the highest standards upheld by the company.
• Assist the supervisor in compiling maintenance reports by noting any issues.
• Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met across all activities, and where required, ensure RAMS are reviewed and signed.
• Watering of non-irrigated areas as appropriate for the season.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, trimming and pruning of trees, shrubs and herbaceous.
• Plant, transplant, and care for trees and shrubs according to seasonal requirements.
• Apply fertilisers, feed as needed, following safety guidelines and regulations
• Take care of equipment and tools to ensure they are in good working condition, and report any replacements needed
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Main Contacts (Internal)

• Maintenance Supervisor
• Project Manager
• Operations Manager
• Contracts Manager

Main Contacts (External)

• Building Tenants
• Building Developer
• General Public

Required Qualifications and Technical Knowledge

• Previous experience in the management and maintenance of soft landscaping
• A recognised horticultural qualification
• Professional qualification in landscape management and/or horticulture - QQI Level 5 minimum (preferred)
• CSCS card
• Ability to work full-time and travel across Dublin
• Driving License (preferred)

Behavioural Skills

• Working as 'one team' across multiple different project sites each week to deliver exceptional results.
• Assisting and transferring knowledge to the project team working on new developments across Dublin.
• A great communicator who can effectively take on board instructions and action the necessary tasks.
• A self-starter who is organised and proactive without a need to be managed closely. Confidence to flag any issues for the daily reports.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop a career in the horticultural industry. Recognising the fantastic opportunity to work on schemes at the highest end of the industry.

Previous Experience

• 2 years+ experience in the following: pruning, pest and disease control, planting, irrigation, turf care.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental issues relevant to the project environment.
• Sufficient experience required working within the construction industry.