Joshua Gasteen
Bethania,qld,QLD
Summary
I am a hard working and reliable person looking for employment where my practical skills and enthusiasm can be put to use. I am cooperative and work well in a team and I am keen to learn new skills. I believe my positive attitude and dedication will be an asset to your company.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head gardener
Josh's Garden Maintenance
BETHANIA, QLD
10.2023 - Current
- Own Business
- Scheduled routine maintenance tasks to ensure garden health and beauty.
- Collaborated with clients to create personalized landscaping plans.
- Trimmed hedges and pruned trees using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Applied fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides as required by law or client specifications.
- Educated clients on proper maintenance techniques for their gardens.
Warehousing/ stairnose builder
Acouslime timber and adhesives
Yatala, QLD
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Timber staining to match flooring
- Measure and cut wood on bench saw
- Build to specifications for each job
- Unload products from a container
- Keep area and warehouse clean
Nursery Hand
Greenstock nursery
Rochdale , QLD
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Cultivated a variety of plants in diverse nursery environments.
- Maintained plant health through regular watering and pruning.
- Operated greenhouse equipment to support plant growth and care.
Di Tullio Construction Group
01.2017 - 09.2017
site supervisor (GCUH)
Dig it landscapes
01.2015 - 09.2015
contractor
Frank Cole waterproofing
02.2014 - 11.2014
potting crew team leader
tara valley nursery
03.2013 - 02.2014
Shop Assistant / Head floor man
Logan Village IGA
01.2009 - 10.2009
Labourer, assembler
A-Grade Aluminium Co.
05.2009 - 06.2009
Fresh produce order picking
Carter & Spencer
11.2007 - 07.2008
Assorted Packer, Fast Paced Assembly Lines
Arnott’s Biscuit Factory Production Lines
01.2007 - 05.2007
Head Greenskeeper
Brighton Bowls Club Inc
10.2005 - 01.2007
- Maintained greens by mowing, trimming, and edging turf consistently.
- Monitored soil health and adjusted watering schedules as needed.
- Operated maintenance equipment for turf care and landscaping tasks.
- Assisted in pest management by applying appropriate treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure club facilities remained pristine.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and hazards.
- Implemented safety protocols while handling chemicals and equipment responsibly.
Greens Keeping apprenticeship
Banyo Bowls Club Inc
11.2001 - 10.2005
Education
Certificate 3 - Horticulture, Turf Management
Gravely College
Ferny Grove , QLD 11.2001 - 01.2005
Skills
- Pipe laying
- Manhole building
- Landscaping supervision
- Dispatch
- Deliveries
- Ordering
- Stock control
- Organisational skills
- Efficiency
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Communication skills
- Common sense
- Teamwork
- Following directions
- Interpersonal skills
- Understanding of WH&S regulations
- Power tools usage
- Hand tools usage
- Physical fitness
- Professionalism
- Positive attitude
- Process work
Certification
- Certificate 3 Horticulture, Turf Management, Completed, 2005
- White Card, Completed, 2015
- Confined Space, Completed, 2017
- Demolition Saw, Completed, 2017
References
- Wayne Appleby, Banyo Bowls Club Inc, (07) 3267 5250
- Dan Dolton, Dig It Landscapes, (07) 3257 3970
- Scott, Tara Valley Nursery, (07) 3287 6139
Transport
Own car & Manual licence
Work Objective
I am a hard working and reliable person looking for employment where my practical skills and enthusiasm can be put to use. I am cooperative and work well in a team and I am keen to learn new skills. I believe my positive attitude and dedication will be an asset to your company.
Timeline
Head gardener
Josh's Garden Maintenance
10.2023 - Current
Warehousing/ stairnose builder
Acouslime timber and adhesives
03.2022 - 08.2023
Nursery Hand
Greenstock nursery
03.2018 - 09.2021
Di Tullio Construction Group
01.2017 - 09.2017
site supervisor (GCUH)
Dig it landscapes
01.2015 - 09.2015
contractor
Frank Cole waterproofing
02.2014 - 11.2014
potting crew team leader
tara valley nursery
03.2013 - 02.2014
Labourer, assembler
A-Grade Aluminium Co.
05.2009 - 06.2009
Shop Assistant / Head floor man
Logan Village IGA
01.2009 - 10.2009
Fresh produce order picking
Carter & Spencer
11.2007 - 07.2008
Assorted Packer, Fast Paced Assembly Lines
Arnott’s Biscuit Factory Production Lines
01.2007 - 05.2007
Head Greenskeeper
Brighton Bowls Club Inc
10.2005 - 01.2007
Certificate 3 - Horticulture, Turf Management
Gravely College
11.2001 - 01.2005
Greens Keeping apprenticeship
Banyo Bowls Club Inc
11.2001 - 10.2005