AddressAFL Cairns Groundsperson
AFL Cairns is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Groundsperson to join our Grounds team to help keep our facilities world class. Our team is responsible for maintaining 9 sporting precincts including the highly-regarded Cazalys Stadium. It’s much more than just cutting the grass and candidates will have the opportunity to work across the facilities for a varied range of events including AFL, Cricket, concerts and motocross events.
We have established a reputation for our fields and grounds providing the footing to produce high standard football and well attended events. We are seeking candidates with previous ground maintenance or gardening experience and those who also are experience in operating and maintaining
In this role, you will be required to:
- Keep our grounds and gardens manicured and looking spectacular
- Ensure the cleanliness of the grounds, equipment and maintenance facility,
- Safe application of fertilisers, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides as directed
- Prepare turf, synthetic, artificial and other surfaces for play
- Conduct the planting, maintenance and care of trees;
- Operate, maintain and adjust turf machinery as appropriate;
- Prepare and maintain all gardens, lawns and greens;
Essential
Qualifications:
- Current Driver’s License
- Previous ground keeping experience
- Cert III in Horticulture preferred
If you have a green thumb, love the smell of freshly cut grass and a passion for sports, please apply by 6th June 2024.
