AddressOur client is a company with clear purpose and mission, shaping liveable cities by delivering the full scope of open space, civil infrastructure and environmental services to government and private enterprise.
They provide unparalleled knowledge and experience in their Open Space division, arboriculture work and tree management, Parks and Gardens, Sportsfield maintenance and turf renovations.
Their service is delivered by a highly professional team of experienced and passionate staff committed to ensuring every job is completed to the highest standard with safety at the forefront at all times.
We have immediate requirements for Experienced Tree Workers/Arborist Assistants in a casual capacity (fulltime hours) with a view to permanency.
This position requires you to work within a highly experienced Arboriculture team, undertaking programmed maintenance and tree management based at their Port Melbourne Depot.
Core responsibilities (role dependant)
- Perform tree maintenance/removal using both hand tools and chainsaws.
- Pruning trees from both the ground and aerially using an (EWP).
- MR Truck driving
- Tree Watering
- Groundwork maintenance-Stump grinding, weed management, mulching etc
- Chipper Operation
- Chainsaw maintenance and pre-operational checks of all equipment
Skills and experience
- Arboriculture experience highly desirable but not essential as full training can be provided
- MR/HR licence, highly desirable
- Chainsaw licence- highly regarded
- A desire to work in the outdoors
- Fit, healthy and work well within a team
- Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic
- Strong commitment to and working knowledge of safe work practices
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Any certificates in Horticulture/Arboriculture desirable but not essential
What’s on offer
- $32.38 - $38.00 per hour- experience dependant
- Working in the great outdoors in high profile open spaces
- Latest plant and equipment
- Job security
- Temp to perm opportunities
- Attractive working hours 6:30-2:36
- A workplace that focuses on safety first
We are an equal opportunities employer, we strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds including the culturally diverse.
Please note, only successful applications will be contacted, during the hours of 8:00am- 8:00pm.
A full drivers licence and good driving record is essential. Driver Demerit check, Police check and drug & alcohol testing are all pre-employment & ongoing requirements for working for this client.
