Job Advertisement: Casual Vertical Garden Technician
Company: Space Plants.
Location: Loganlea (servicing Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast).
Rate: Based on experience. (Work vehicle, tools, and equipment provided).
Are you passionate about plants and horticulture? Do you want to work with cutting-edge vertical gardening systems and leading green infrastructure technologies?
Space Plants is seeking a motivated and professional Vertical Garden Technician to join our dynamic team on a casual basis.
Key roles and accountabilities;
- Install and maintain a range of different high quality vertical gardening systems. Such as large gabion cage and fabric system, Elmich and Skale Pot Systems, Elmich VGM Module systems.
- Set up stunning vertical garden displays for events, weddings and workshops.
- Planning and carrying out daily maintenance runs on vertical gardens around Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
- Maintaining health and visual appearance of vertical gardens, includes pruning, hedging, planting, foliage feeding and disease and pest management.
- Set up irrigation systems and fertigation manifolds using equipment such as Hydrawise Wifi Enabled Controllers and EZ Flo nutrient dosing units.
- Carry out comprehensive soil and water tests.
- Compliance to safety management plans.
- Complete daily online reports for record keeping to enable invoicing.
- Coordinating access & equipment such as EWP’s, Scaffolding, Trestles.
- Working at height.
- Nursery work, looking after plants, propagating, seed raising and watering.
- Facility and grounds maintenance.
- Using scientific methods and tools to map, monitor and translate plant related data to achieve optimal plant health.
- Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the company and help build its capability to achieve business goals and objectives.
- Attend meetings and training when appropriate.
- Assist with, and have interest in, research and development projects of new horticultural innovations using IoT devices such as micro controller boards (e.g. ESP32).
What We’re Looking For; Qualifications & Experience:
- Passion for plants, horticulture, and sustainability.
- Current QLD Driver’s Licence (manual preferred).
- Ability to work autonomously with a professional attitude.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable, organized, and adaptable to a fast-paced startup environment.
- Comfortable working at heights (ladders, EWP, and abseiling).
- Interest in horticultural technology, IoT, and AI.
- Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems (email and web-based maintenance logging).
- Positive, quick learner with creative problem-solving skills.
Perks & Benefits
- Hands-on experience with world-class vertical gardening systems.
- Work in a supportive, innovative startup environment.
- All tools, equipment, and a work vehicle provided.
How to Apply
For more information, visit spaceplants.com.au. To apply, email your resume to admin@spaceplants.com.au.
Join us at Space Plants and be a part of a growing movement in vertical gardening innovation!